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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Police issue notices to social media accounts over 'abusive' posts, Pakistan-linked handles probe widens

New Delhi: Delhi Police has started issuing notices to social media accounts directing them to delete "abusive" or "illegal" posts against senior leaders, including the prime minister, during the recent CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, sources said on Monday.

The action follows a review of content uploaded during and after the protest, with police scrutinising posts, videos and comments across multiple social media platforms for possible violations of law and their potential impact on public order.

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