12 social media accounts of extremists removed: Haryana DGP

Haryana Police launched an intensified campaign to curb the online glorification of gangsters, firearms, and violence, led by the state's Special Task Force (STF). According to reports, authorities secured the removal of 12 Instagram accounts allegedly used by extremist elements or terrorists to radicalise young people. Additionally, 67 songs promoting gun culture and criminal lifestyles were taken down from digital streaming platforms following notices issued under the Information Technology Act.

As part of the initiative, authorities engaged directly with the Haryanvi music industry, holding meetings with singers, lyricists, and producers to discourage the portrayal of criminal activities as symbols of status. A dedicated STF committee was established to continuously monitor digital content and issue notices to online intermediaries. Officials also shared intelligence regarding objectionable profiles and content with authorities in other states to facilitate coordinated actions.

To address the social impact of such material, the STF identified nearly 200 young people influenced by gangster culture through social media and provided them with preventive counselling to help them reconnect with mainstream society. Furthermore, a detailed advisory was prepared for media institutions, content creators, and the public following an August 2025 resolution by the Haryana Legislative Assembly. Haryana Director General of Police Ajay Singhal emphasized that the campaign aims to prevent the normalisation of violence and discourage the glamorisation of criminal lifestyles.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention specific names or identities of the operators behind the removed social media accounts.