Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Oct 27: Despite repeated warnings and stringent legal action against those posting hate-filled or communal content on social media, a few individuals continue to indulge in such activities. The police have now intensified surveillance to curb this trend.

Following a murder incident in the district during April and May, several posts and stories inciting communal sentiments circulated widely on social media. Although the situation improved significantly after the police took prompt and strict action, in recent days, new posts have begun surfacing through fake accounts. As a result, fresh cases have been registered, prompting the police to increase their vigilance once again.

Police personnel and officers at every police station have been assigned the responsibility of monitoring social media platforms. They routinely check the platforms during their spare time, and whenever any hate-filled posts are detected, suo motu cases are being registered. The cybercrime police are conducting investigations and identifying the culprits involved.

Social media is a powerful platform for sharing information, but its misuse to spread hate or misinformation is a punishable offence. The police have urged the public to use social media responsibly and with caution. They have warned that even those posting or sharing provocative videos or content through fake IDs can be easily traced.

“Several cases have already been registered against individuals who posted or shared hate-filled content. Police personnel from every station are conducting regular checks on social media platforms. Any posts found to disturb public order, provoke communal sentiments, spread hatred, or defame individuals will lead to suo motu registration of cases,” said Mangaluru city police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy.