Media (not just TOI) knowingly or unwittingly (mostly ambitious reporters, it is not the fault of Editors or owners)exaggerate things. It would be foolish and wasteful of public resources for courts, commissions and authorities to intiate action on the basis of such reports without cross checking. The matter should be investigated and the guilty should be punished in broader public interest. If TOI is at fault the paper should honorably acknowledge the mistake and aplogize. Even wester media do commit such errors due to over ambitious reporters fling fabricated reports for instant public fame. It is great disservice to the nation to feed false images of parties and people jeopardizing public peace and social integrity and security. Let us not react emotionally on the spur of the moment, especially, during such serious period as general elections. God save our country and bless our leaders to show us the right way.
