Police act tough on social media posts; book cases for inciting violence through videos
Sivaganga police have booked 18 cases and blocked 44 social media accounts for spreading content that incited violence following a local murder. Authorities are monitoring platforms 24/7 to maintain law and order.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing challenge of managing social media-driven unrest and the enforcement of digital law and order.
Police act tough on social media posts; book cases for inciting violence through videos SIVAGANGA Taking strict action and swift enforcement, the Sivaganga district police booked 18 cases against social media handlers for allegedly posting videos which incited violence and hatred on Thursday. Following the murder of an anti-social element Mathan alias Sullan on October 18, there were some posts in the social media, which posed issues in maintaining law and order.
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