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Cops Fight Criminal Glamour Online
23 Nov
Summary
- Police launched a campaign to deter social media support for criminals.
- Over 1,000 people unfollowed a wanted criminal's account in four days.
- Police are monitoring accounts and counseling youth to prevent crime.
The district police in Jhunjhunu have launched an innovative campaign, the 'Special Criminals Distance Drive,' to counteract the social media allure of criminals. This initiative targets the public's tendency to support wanted individuals and history-sheeters online, a trend that has shown immediate positive results. In a mere four days, more than a thousand people unfollowed the Instagram account of Mandeep alias Madiya, a known criminal, effectively silencing engagement on his posts.
The drive was conceived after observing how reels showcasing lavish lifestyles, dramatic court appearances, and flashy vehicles were attracting young people, indirectly promoting criminal activities. Police are actively monitoring social media, identifying supporters, and counseling minors and their parents. Constables and SHOs are tasked with continuous monitoring and public engagement to isolate criminals digitally.
District Superintendent of Police Brijesh Jyoti Upadhyay stated that criminals derive strength from online validation, and the campaign seeks to render them irrelevant. He emphasized that continued support via social media would lead to strict legal action, including case registration, urging citizens, especially the youth, to disengage from such content to protect their future and uphold the region's honor.
