Patna: Patna authorities are preparing to tighten regulations on objectionable content shared on social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and X. A special team, led by a senior IPS officer, has been formed to monitor posts and take action against those found posting offensive or obscene videos.
The initiative follows directives from Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Samrat Chaudhary. The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) has tasked the Cyber Division with monitoring abusive language, obscene content, communal posts, illegal weapon displays, as well as AI-generated and deepfake videos. Vinay Tiwari, SP (Cyber) of the EOU, has been placed in charge of the initiative. All DSPs posted in districts have been designated as nodal officers to oversee such cases.
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📊 Daily Monitoring & Reporting: District DSPs (Cyber) will report daily to the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) on all objectionable or obscene posts.
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🔍 What Will Be Monitored:
Abusive or offensive language
Obscene videos or posts
Communal or caste-based content
Illegal weapon displays in videos
AI-generated and deepfake videos - ⚖️ Steps They Will Undertake:
Identify and track objectionable content online
Take legal action under the relevant laws
Maintain detailed records of cases and actions
Ensure coordination between district cyber officers and EOU - 🎯 Aims of the Initiative:
Ensure safe and responsible use of social media
Protect citizens from harassment, abuse, or offensive content
Prevent misuse of AI/deepfake technology for malicious purposes -
🚨 Warnings Issued:
Posting offensive or obscene content may now lead to fines or imprisonment
No tolerance for abusive language or harassment online
Violators will face strict legal action, including daily tracking and reporting
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🏫 Additional Measures:
Formation of the Abhaya Brigade in schools and colleges to protect female students from harassment. -
📌 Long-Term Goal:
Strengthen accountability on social media and promote digital safety across Bihar.
The crackdown comes after the Home Minister warned that no one would be spared for posting abusive or offensive content online. The government has cited incidents during the recent assembly elections when caste-based and objectionable videos went viral, prompting the need for stricter oversight.
Officials stress that posting objectionable content on social media could now lead to serious legal consequences, and the team aims to ensure accountability and safety online.
