Editorial & Fact-Checking Policy
Guidelines governing accuracy, fact verification, corrections, source confidentiality, and grievance redressal at Kotputli News.
1. Editorial Independence & Ethics
Kotputli News operates as an independent digital news organization dedicated to public-interest journalism across Kotputli-Behror district. Our reporting is free from commercial influence, governmental pressure, and partisan allegiances. Advertisers and sponsors have zero influence over our news selection, reporting angles, or investigative outcomes.
🔍 2. Fact-Checking & Verification Protocol
Before any news article, civic update, or crime report is published on our platform, it undergoes rigorous multi-step verification:
Primary Source Verification: Direct cross-checking with official administrative releases, police briefings, District Collectorate notifications, and court documents.
On-Ground Corroboration: Field correspondents located across Kotputli, Behror, Neemrana, and Bansur verify claims with on-site witnesses.
Anti-Misinformation Screening: Viral social media claims and forwarded rumors are subject to reverse-image search and official inquiry before dissemination.
3. Corrections & Retractions Policy
Kotputli News is committed to prompt and transparent correction of factual inaccuracies. If an error of fact is identified, we update the article immediately with a prominent correction notice at the foot of the story detailing what was changed and when.
4. Grievance Redressal Mechanism
In compliance with Rule 11 of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, readers may register content grievances directly with our designated officer:
Grievance Officer: Editorial Grievance Head
Email: grievance@kotputlinews.in
Turnaround: Acknowledged within 24 hours, resolved within 15 days.