Strengthening its digital surveillance mechanism against cybercrime and online misinformation, Haryana Police has intensified action against objectionable and illegal activities on social media and the internet.
The dedicated Social Media Monitoring and URL Blocking teams are continuously monitoring social media platforms and online channels to identify phishing links, fake websites, fraudulent applications, misleading advertisements, fake profiles and other illegal online content, followed by prompt action against them. From January to July 2026, a total of 16,308 illegal online content/items have been removed.
DGP Haryana Ajay Singhal said that in today’s digital era, the nature of crime is changing rapidly, with criminals increasingly misusing technology to target ordinary citizens. He said that Haryana Police’s priority is to use technology to stay one step ahead of criminals.
Through social media monitoring, URL blocking and online content takedown mechanisms, effective control is being exercised over cybercrime, misinformation and illegal digital activities. He said that immediate action is ensured against objectionable content related to women and children as well as online material linked to cyber fraud, with the objective of maintaining a safe and trustworthy digital environment for citizens.
Haryana Police’s digital monitoring is not limited to cyber fraud alone. Special attention is also being given to misleading information circulated on social media, content aimed at creating confusion among the public, disturbing social harmony or promoting criminal activities.
After verification of suspicious and misleading comments and content posted by anti-social elements, action is taken through the prescribed process to remove or restrict access to the concerned URLs, social media accounts, applications and advertisements. The Cooperation Portal, along with other designated mechanisms, is being effectively utilised for this purpose.
As part of this initiative, the Online Crimes Against Women and Children Unit is carrying out specialised monitoring of harmful, objectionable and illegal online content related to women and children. As soon as such content is identified, it is reported to the concerned platform and prompt takedown action is ensured. The objective of this mechanism is to provide women and children with a safer online environment free from online harassment, exploitation and objectionable digital material.
Haryana Police’s technology-driven digital monitoring model is playing an important role not only in preventing cybercrime but also in ensuring timely action against fake digital identities, online fraud, fake news and activities aimed at creating confusion in society. The process of identifying, verifying, reporting and taking down criminal and illegal activities in the digital space is being continuously made faster and more effective.
SP Mayank Gupta said that the main objective of this campaign is to provide society with a safe, aware and trustworthy digital environment, so that social media can be used in the right direction. He said that social media is a powerful platform which, when used responsibly, can play a major role in connecting society, disseminating information and bringing about positive change. With this approach, the police encourages citizens to remain vigilant, share verified information and refrain from forwarding any suspicious or misleading content.
