Maharashtra Cyber identifies 140+ inflammatory posts in Nagpur

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Maharashtra Cyber has taken action against inflammatory content related to recent violence in Nagpur. They have identified over 140 posts and videos on social media that are intended to provoke communal unrest. The officials report that this content has been found on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Maharashtra Cyber issued notices to remove these posts quickly under the Information Technology Act. They also seek to reveal the identities of the individuals behind these accounts. According to Maharashtra Cyber, this content is specifically aimed at hurting the feelings of a particular religious group. They emphasize that such actions threaten peace and stability in the state. The riots have already caused considerable damage to public property. The department plans to take strict legal action against those spreading this provocative material. They urge citizens to be cautious when sharing information online and to avoid spreading unverified or harmful posts.


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