'Objectionable' Social Media Post Triggers Tension In Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur
5 days, 9 hours ago

'Objectionable' Social Media Post Triggers Tension In Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur

ABP News  

An "objectionable" social media post triggered tension in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur on Tuesday night. A large number of people from a community gathered and protested after the post "hurting religious sentiments" went viral on social media, Superintendent of Police Devendra Patidar said. Patidar informed reporters that a large number of people had gathered to protest after the social media post went viral. Preventive orders have also been issued, and we urge people to refrain from sharing or engaging with objectionable content," Patidar said.

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4 days, 9 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell finds over 140 online posts, videos inciting unrest

Hindustan Times  

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Madhya Pradesh: Muslims erupt in protest in Burhanpur over alleged blasphemous Instagram post
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4 days, 22 hours ago

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Op India  

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

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India Today  

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1 month, 1 week ago

Situation returning to normal after social media post sparks tension in Mysuru

The Hindu  

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Mysuru: Cops attacked after unrest over offensive post, tear gas fired
1 month, 1 week ago

Mysuru: Cops attacked after unrest over offensive post, tear gas fired

India Today  

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Manipur CM warns social media page handlers against posts violating law, personal space
2 months ago

Manipur CM warns social media page handlers against posts violating law, personal space

Hindustan Times  

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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ABP News  

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 11 months ago

Jamshedpur violence: Police register FIR over 'objectionable' post on social media

India TV News  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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3 years, 2 months ago

BJP MP invites HC ire over offensive post on social media

Deccan Chronicle  

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3 years, 4 months ago

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India TV News  

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3 years, 10 months ago

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CNN  

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4 years ago

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The Hindu  

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Live Law  

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Op India  

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Op India  

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Live Law  

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7 years, 6 months ago

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Live Law  

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MP HC Warns Judicial Officers Against Sharing Vulgar, Obscene Videos On FB, WhatsApp, Etc [Read Memo]
7 years, 6 months ago

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Live Law  

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9 years, 6 months ago

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India TV News  

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11 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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