Haryana DGP Issues Strong Warning on Gun Culture and Social Media Misconduct
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Chandigarh, April 11 (NationPress) - Haryana's Director General of Police, Ajay Singhal, issued a stern warning on Saturday regarding the emergence of gun culture and the dissemination of objectionable or misleading content on social media platforms. He emphasized that such actions are unacceptable and that strict measures will be enforced against violators.
From January 1 to April 10, a total of 6,083 URLs and contents deemed objectionable, misleading, or disruptive to law and order have been removed, according to the DGP.
The breakdown reveals that 4,278 were associated with Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), 1,172 from YouTube, 372 from X, 167 from various other platforms, 53 from Telegram, 36 from Reddit, and 5 from Snapchat, as stated in an official report.
The DGP declared that action will be taken against content that glorifies weapons, incites violence, presents obscene representations of women, depicts children and girls in an inappropriate manner, and spreads false narratives that tarnish the image of Haryana and its populace.
He pointed out that these activities not only damage social values but also jeopardize peace and harmony within the state.
Singhal further mentioned that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini shares this concern, and the state government is dedicated to fostering a positive social environment. Under the Chief Minister's leadership, robust actions are being implemented to combat these anti-social and misleading activities.
The DGP stated that the people of Haryana are fundamentally peace-loving and industrious, playing a significant role in nation-building. The citizens have made noteworthy contributions across various sectors such as the armed forces, agriculture, the Indian economy, and the entertainment industry. Therefore, any form of propaganda or misleading portrayal that adversely affects the state's positive image will be addressed with severity.
He called upon all residents, particularly the youth and content creators, to engage with social media responsibly and to help propagate positive messages within society. He cautioned that anyone attempting to instigate unrest, disseminate misinformation, or undermine cultural values will face strict legal repercussions.
The Haryana Police reaffirmed that maintaining law and order in the state remains their utmost priority, and any actions that threaten the social fabric will be met with zero tolerance.