Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Tamil Nadu Police Orders Removal of 22 X Posts on Migrant Attack
The Tamil Nadu Police have asked X (Twitter) to remove 22 posts about a video showing a migrant worker from Odisha being attacked by four young people.
The police say these posts could cause more trouble and violence.
One of the posts was by a man named Muhammed Zubair, who has an award for preventing violence through his work.
The video was also shared on Instagram.
The police want these posts removed within 36 hours to keep the peace.
Tamil Nadu Police ordered the removal of 22 posts on X (Twitter) related to an attack on a migrant worker.
The notice was issued under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, with a 36-hour deadline for removal.
One of the posts was by Muhammed Zubair, who has an award for promoting communal harmony.
The incident involved four juvenile attackers who assaulted a migrant worker from Odisha near Thiruvallur Railway Station.
The video of the attack went viral on social media, including Instagram, leading to the police action.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Police, Muhammed Zubair, migrant worker from Odisha, four juvenile attackers
- What
- Order to remove 22 posts on X related to an attack on a migrant worker
- When
- Notice issued on December 29, 2025
- Where
- Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To prevent potential public disharmony and law and order issues
- Date of Notice
- December 29, 2025
- Number of Posts to Remove
- 22
- Section of IT Act
- Section 79(3)(b)
- Time to Remove Posts
- 36 hours
- Victim's Origin
- Odisha
- Number of Attackers
- 4 (all juveniles)
- Location of Incident
- Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu
- Platforms Involved
- X (Twitter), Instagram