Youths displaying dangerous weapons in reels to face harsh police action
Madurai District Police have initiated a crackdown on youths posting social media reels that feature dangerous weapons. Authorities are filing cases under the Arms Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to curb online rowdyism and public intimidation.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing challenge of law enforcement in addressing 'online rowdyism' and the glorification of violence on social media platforms.
A few youths, who had made reels displaying dangerous weapons, and posted them in social media are under the police scanner.
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