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Haryana DGP Cracks Down on Gun Culture & Harmful Social Media Posts

Haryana's Director General of Police, Ajay Singhal, has issued a stern warning against the promotion of gun culture and the spread of objectionable content on social media platforms. He revealed that over 6,000 problematic URLs and pieces of content have been taken down from major platforms like Meta and YouTube since the start of the year. The police will take strict action against content that glorifies violence, displays obscenity, or spreads misinformation that tarnishes the state's image. The DGP appealed to citizens, especially the youth, to use social media responsibly and help maintain social harmony.

Key Points: Haryana DGP Warns Against Gun Culture, Misleading Social Media

  • 6,000+ URLs removed since Jan 1
  • Action against content glorifying weapons & violence
  • CM Nayab Singh Saini backs strict measures
  • Public appeal for responsible social media use
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Haryana DGP warns against gun culture, objectionable social media content

Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal warns of strict action against gun culture & objectionable social media content. Over 6,000 URLs removed.

"Such activities will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against offenders. - DGP Ajay Singhal"

Chandigarh, April 11

Haryana Director General of Police Ajay Singhal on Saturday warned against the promotion of gun culture and objectionable or misleading content on social media, saying such activities will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against offenders.

From January 1 to April 10, a total of 6,083 objectionable, misleading, and law-and-order disturbing URLs, contents, apps, and websites have been taken down, the DGP said.

According to detailed data, 4,278 were linked to Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), 1,172 from YouTube, 372 from X, 167 from other platforms, 53 from Telegram, 36 from Reddit, and 5 from Snapchat, an official statement said.

The DGP said strict action will be taken against content glorifying weapons, promoting violence, displaying obscene content involving women, portraying children and girls in an indecent and objectionable manner, and fake content that presents a negative image of Haryana and its people.

He clarified that such activities not only hurt social values but also affect peace and harmony in the state.

He further said Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is also serious about this issue, and the state government is committed to maintaining a positive social environment. Under the guidance of the Chief Minister, strict measures are being taken to curb such anti-social and misleading activities.

The DGP in the statement said the people of Haryana are inherently peace-loving, hardworking, and play a leading role in nation-building. The state's citizens have made significant contributions in various fields such as the armed forces, agriculture, the Indian economy, the white and green revolutions, industry, Bollywood, music, and trade. Therefore, any kind of propaganda or misleading representation that harms the positive image of the state will be dealt with strictly.

He appealed to all citizens, especially the youth and content creators, to use social media responsibly and contribute to spreading positive messages in society. He warned that anyone directly or indirectly attempting to create unrest, spread misinformation, or hurt cultural values will face strict legal action.

Haryana Police reiterated that maintaining law and order in the state is its top priority, and any activity that weakens the social fabric will not be tolerated at all.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good step, but I hope the action is balanced. Taking down 6000+ URLs is a big number. While fake news and obscene content must be removed, we must also ensure this doesn't become a tool to silence legitimate criticism or dissent. The line between objectionable content and free speech needs to be clear.
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Aman W
As a content creator from Haryana, I fully support this. The state has given so much to the country—from soldiers to farmers. A few bad videos ruin the image for everyone. We should use our platforms to showcase our rich culture of 'khaat pe charcha' and hospitality, not violence. Time for positive reels!
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Sarah B
The data is interesting – over 4000 from Meta platforms. It shows where the main problem lies. WhatsApp forwards are a huge issue. Hope the police also run awareness campaigns in colleges and villages on how to identify fake news. Enforcement is good, but education is better in the long run.
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Vikram M
Bahut sahi baat hai! Haryanvi youth are known for their strength and spirit, but that should be channeled into wrestling, sports, and hard work. Showing guns on Instagram is just cheap thrills. Parents also need to be vigilant about what their kids are watching and posting. Jai Haryana! 💪
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Kriti O
I'm most concerned about the content involving women and children mentioned. It's horrifying. Strict legal action is the only way. Social media companies also need to be more proactive with their algorithms in India, not just wait for police complaints. Safety should be the priority.

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