Delhi Police Launch ‘Operation Shastra’ to Crack Down on Online Fear-Mongering

Delhi Police Launch ‘Operation Shastra’ to Crack Down on Online Fear-Mongering

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Category : National Published on: February 09 2026

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Delhi Police has initiated a citywide drive called Operation Shastra to act against individuals using social media to spread fear by posting weapon photos and threats. Over 500 teams screened 6,000+ profiles, leading to 61 FIRs and 83 arrests. The crackdown aims to deter criminal signalling online and strengthen preventive policing.

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