The Delhi police in a major warning has issued notices to a number of social media accounts, including some of those belonging to news portals over abusive posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and security forces during the protests in the capital and across the country.
The notices have been issued to the accounts on social media platform X after the police sought information about individuals who used abusive language in their posts. It is yet unclear how many accounts have been issued a notice. The notices come against a review of content uploaded during and after the protests. Police officials scrutinized posts, videos, and comments across multiple social media platforms for possible violation of law and their potential impact on public order.
Earlier, in a similar situation, the Delhi police had identified more than 400 social media handles allegedly linked to Pakistan which were circulating fake narratives, rumors, and deepfake videos related to demonstrations.
Two days ago, the Delhi police had issued multiple social, directed multiple social media platforms to remove posts and videos containing offensive and abusive remarks against the Prime Minister that were uploaded during the protests at Jantar Mantar and the violence linked to the July 28 march held by the CJP. It added that several rude comments and videos containing abusive language have already been taken down following the notices.
Cyber officials have been closely monitoring specific accounts that have reportedly posted offensive content.