Overview
- DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy said police will initiate legal proceedings against users who engage in character assassination or damage reputations on social platforms.
- The warning covers the spread of false news, baseless allegations, fake or manipulated content, and interference in the private lives of individuals or their families.
- Officials emphasized that constructive criticism remains permissible when expressed within the framework of the law.
- Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar condemned attacks on women on social, television, and other media, describing such abuse as unacceptable.
- The statements, issued Wednesday in Hyderabad, reiterate previously announced responsible-use rules and signal readiness to act on violations.