Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Acts on Abusive Social Media Posts
The Delhi Police have sent notices to several social media accounts, including news portals, for posting abusive content about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and security forces during student protests.
The police are reviewing posts, videos, and comments on various platforms to ensure they comply with the law and do not disrupt public order.
Over 400 social media handles allegedly linked to Pakistan have been identified for spreading fake narratives and deepfake videos.
The police have directed social media platforms to remove offensive posts and are continuing to monitor online activity related to the protests.
Delhi Police issued notices to social media accounts for abusive posts targeting PM Modi and security forces during student protests.
The notices seek information about individuals using abusive language in their posts.
Police have identified over 400 social media handles allegedly linked to Pakistan spreading fake narratives and deepfake videos.
Notices have been issued to remove posts and videos containing offensive and abusive remarks against the Prime Minister.
The police's social media monitoring team is continuously scanning online platforms to identify and remove objectionable content.
- Who
- Delhi Police, social media users, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Issuance of notices to social media accounts for abusive posts
- When
- During and after student protests in Delhi
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To prevent the spread of abusive and offensive content that could incite violence
Free Speech Advocates
Law Enforcement
Freedom of Expression
Free Speech Advocates
Critics argue that the notices infringe on freedom of expression and could set a precedent for censorship.
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement maintains that the notices are necessary to prevent the spread of abusive and offensive content that could incite violence.
- Date of Incident
- During and after student protests in Delhi
- Platforms Involved
- X (formerly Twitter), other social media platforms
- Content Type
- Abusive posts, videos, and comments targeting PM Modi and security forces
- Number of Identified Handles
- Over 400 social media handles allegedly linked to Pakistan
- Action Taken
- Notices issued to remove offensive content, some posts already taken down
