Chandigarh
The Punjab State Child Rights Commission (PSCRC) has taken a strong stance against the rising tide of vulgarity and glorification of drug and gun culture on social media. In a directive issued on Friday, the Commission ordered the Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime) to initiate legal action against individuals promoting such harmful content online.
PSCRC Chairman Kanwardeep Singh expressed concern over the increasing exposure of children to inappropriate and obscene material on social media platforms.
“In today’s digital age, children are heavily influenced by social media. Immediate legal action is required against those uploading vulgar or indecent content and promoting drugs and gun culture just to earn money,” said Singh.
The Commission emphasized the need to create a safer online environment for minors and directed the ADGP (Cyber Crime) to report back within 15 days with details of the action taken.
This directive comes at a time when the spread of ambiguous and harmful content online has become a serious concern for parents, educators, and child welfare agencies across the state. The PSCRC’s move aims to curb the influence of such content on impressionable minds and ensure responsible digital practices.
For now, all eyes are on the Punjab Cyber Crime Cell to see what measures will be implemented to tackle this growing menace.
