New Delhi, April 1 -- In a clever blend of humour and public awareness, the Bengaluru City Police used April Fools' Day to highlight an important issue - online safety - by baiting users with the promise of free IPL tickets.

In a post shared on X, the police announced what appeared to be an attractive offer: free tickets for upcoming Indian Premier League matches in Bengaluru. The post included a link encouraging users to claim the tickets.

However, those who clicked on the link were met with an unexpected twist.

Instead of a ticket booking page, users were redirected to a brightly designed screen reading: "April Fool, You've Been Pranked!" The page clarified that it was a harmless joke and reassured users that there was no malware inv...