Hry Police crackdown against objectionable & harmful content on social media

Chandigarh: The cyber crime control unit of Haryana Police claimed to have detected 2,052 links and profiles that could be, or were proved to be, harmful content. Of the total, 1,616 instances of objectionable content were removed or blocked by the concerned social media platforms, while the remaining 436 links are under review and prompt action is being ensured in such cases, Haryana Police claimed on Monday. Notably, the move is part of a month-long special campaign launched by Haryana Police against illegal, objectionable, and misleading activities on social media and digital platforms.
In view of the increasing trend of misleading, provocative, and socially disruptive content on social media, this well-planned and proactive initiative was launched in collaboration with the ministry of electronics and information technology.The campaign also focused on the rising cases of digital fraud. Of 125 suspicious apps and channels identified so far, 88 have been removed from digital platforms, while the remaining 37 are under final review and the takedown process is progressing swiftly.Director general of police (DGP) Ajay Singhal said this initiative is a strong step towards ensuring digital security for citizens and will significantly reduce cases of online investment fraud.Singhal said the cyber team is identifying social media posts, videos, links, and profiles on a daily basis that contain misleading information, provocative language, or content capable of disturbing public peace. In such cases, notices are immediately issued to the concerned social media platforms under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, demanding removal of the content. The entire process is being conducted in a time-bound, transparent, and strict manner, without any laxity.He added that the objective of this campaign is to provide a safe, aware, and trustworthy digital environment. Social media is a powerful platform which, when used responsibly, can help connect society and bring about positive change. He expressed confidence that, with public cooperation and vigilance, the campaign will become even more effective. DGP shares views on necessity of sovereign AI Meanwhile, the DGP on Monday shared his views on the necessity of ‘Sovereign AI' in the context of national security during the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026', held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.The summit was organised by the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY), Govt of India, in collaboration with KPMG India. The theme of the summit was ‘Sovereign AI for National Security: India's Path To Digital Sovereignty', bringing together policymakers and security experts from India and abroad.The DGP added that after the internet and mobile revolutions, AI emerged as an immensely powerful technology capable of redefining governance and security frameworks. He emphasised that AI is not merely a tool to accelerate processes but a transformative force reshaping governance, security systems, and societal structures.MSID:: 128423325 413 |