Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Punjab Commission Orders Action on Vulgar Social Media Content
The Punjab Child Rights Commission is taking action to protect children from harmful content online.
They are ordering the police to go after people who share inappropriate or vulgar material on social media, as it negatively affects kids.
They are also targeting content that promotes drugs and violence.
A specific officer will be appointed to keep an eye on these types of posts.
If the content comes from another country, they'll try to ban the site.
Those who share or create such content could face legal charges, including under the POCSO Act.
The Commission wants to know what actions are being taken within two weeks.
Punjab Child Rights Commission directs action against those posting vulgar content.
The Commission cited the negative impact of social media on children.
Action is to be taken against content promoting drugs and gun culture.
A nodal officer will be assigned to monitor such content.
The Commission demands a written report within 15 days.
- Who
- Punjab State Child Rights Commission
- What
- Punjab Child Rights Commission directs action against vulgar content on social media.
- When
- June 20
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To protect children from the negative impacts of social media, vulgar content and content promoting drugs and gun culture.
Child Rights Advocates
Social Media Platforms
Online Content Regulation
Child Rights Advocates
Enforce the rules regarding the content online for child safety.
Social Media Platforms
Prioritize freedom of expression and free speech.
- Commission
- Punjab State Child Rights Commission
- Action Directed To
- Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime)
- Focus
- Vulgar Content and Content Promoting drugs and gun culture
- Legal Actions
- BNS, IT Act, POCSO Act
- Reporting Time
- Within 15 days