Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Police Act Against Provocative Social Media Posts
Some people are posting mean and hateful things on social media, which the police are worried about.
The police are watching these posts closely and arresting people who are causing trouble.
The police are also warning everyone not to share this kind of content, because they could get in trouble too.
The police say it can be very difficult to find a job if you have a police case against you.
The police are monitoring all groups and platforms.
Police are monitoring social media accounts for content that promotes hatred and threatens public peace.
Cases have been registered for posts on Instagram that allegedly provoke communal disharmony.
Police have taken cognizance of a social media post inciting unrest and threatening public servants.
Udupi SP warned against sharing provocative content and stated consequences.
Dedicated police teams are actively tracking communally provocative posts.
- Who
- Police, social media users, and individuals posting or sharing inciting content.
- What
- Police are taking action against individuals posting provocative content on social media that incites hatred and threatens public peace.
- When
- Recent days, with specific incidents occurring.
- Where
- Mangaluru and Udupi, India
- Why
- To maintain public order and prevent the spread of hate speech, particularly in light of recent events.
Police/Government
Social Media Users
Government/Police Stance
Police/Government
Focus on maintaining public order and preventing the spread of hate speech on social media.
Social Media Users
Individuals or groups posting or sharing provocative content, potentially inciting communal disharmony and threatening public peace.
- Location of Incidents
- Udupi and Mangaluru
- Nature of Content
- Posts inciting unrest and communal disharmony
- Police Actions
- Special teams monitoring social media
- Number of Cases
- Two cases registered in past three days in Udupi
- Arrests Made
- Two persons remanded to judicial custody in Udupi
- Relevant Law
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
