Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Tamil Nadu Police Officers Barred from Social Media Uniform Posts
Imagine police officers are like superheroes, but they have rules about sharing their secrets.
The police chief in Tamil Nadu told them they can't post photos in their uniforms on social media or talk about secret cases on TV.
They also can't share information at parties.
This is because there are rules about how they should act.
If an officer wants to be on TV, they must get approval first.
The chief wants officers to be careful and protect secret information to keep things safe and follow the rules.
Police officers in Tamil Nadu are prohibited from posting photos in uniform on social media.
They must not share confidential case information in interviews on media channels.
Officers are also told to refrain from sharing official information at private functions.
The order applies to officers of the rank of Superintendent of Police and above.
Approval from senior officers is required for interviews or participation in TV programs.
- Who
- Police officers in Tamil Nadu
- What
- Police officers are prohibited from posting photos in uniform on social media and sharing confidential information in personal interviews.
- When
- June 6, 2025
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To adhere to conduct rules, protect sensitive information, and maintain professionalism.
- Location
- Tamil Nadu
- Affected group
- Police officers
- Officer Rank
- Superintendent of Police and above
- Issuing authority
- Director-General of Police Shankar Jiwal
- Publication Date
- June 6, 2025