Operation Vajrapaat: Police Remove 554 Social Media Account

Varanasi: In a significant move to curb the glorification of crime on digital platforms, police have removed 554 social media profiles allegedly linked to criminals under a special campaign named Operation Vajrapaat. The operation was carried out across three districts as part of an intensified effort to prevent criminals from using social media to spread fear, project influence, and attract followers.

According to police officials, the identified accounts were allegedly being used to showcase weapons, display criminal activities, and promote a gangster-like image among the public. Authorities believe such content not only violates platform guidelines but can also encourage unlawful behavior, influence young users, and adversely affect public order.

As part of the operation, law enforcement agencies conducted extensive monitoring of social media platforms and verified suspicious accounts before recommending their removal. The coordinated drive targeted profiles that were allegedly being used to glorify criminal behavior, intimidate citizens, or create an atmosphere of fear through online influence.

Officials stated that the rise of social media has provided criminals with a platform to build notoriety and gain attention beyond their local areas. Through Operation Vajrapaat, police aim to disrupt this trend and ensure that digital platforms are not misused to promote crime or establish unlawful dominance.

The crackdown is being viewed as a major step in strengthening digital policing and maintaining law and order in cyberspace. Police emphasized that strict action will continue against individuals who use social media to glorify criminal activities, threaten public safety, or circulate content that promotes violence and illegal conduct.

Authorities have also appealed to citizens to remain vigilant online and report suspicious accounts, posts, videos, or content that appear to encourage criminal behavior. Officials said public cooperation is essential in ensuring safer digital spaces and preventing the spread of harmful content.

The successful implementation of Operation Vajrapaat sends a strong message that criminal activities and their promotion—whether in the physical world or on social media—will not be tolerated. Police have indicated that similar monitoring and enforcement actions will continue in the future as part of ongoing efforts to combat cyber-enabled crime and protect public safety.