Sambalpur: Objectionable Edited Photo of Woman Goes Viral, Police Launch Investigation in Burla
Sambalpur: In a shocking incident, a group of young Burla men allegedly collected and edited a woman’s social media photo, adding inappropriate words. The photographs went viral, causing widespread outrage in the town.
Police Take Swift Action
Following the incident, over 100 women went to the police station on Thursday to file a formal complaint. Burla police have taken the incident seriously and launched an investigation. To address the growing misuse of social media, the police have established a dedicated ‘Social Cell’ to monitor any threatening messages, videos, or photos that are circulated.
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Focus on Social Media Misuse
Authorities are keeping a close eye on those responsible for spreading these objectionable materials. The police have warned that such actions, which undermine social values, breed hatred and can even result in life-threatening situations. SDPO Ambit Mahanty spoke on the subject, emphasizing that if the situation is not addressed, it will worsen.
Appeal for Positive Use of Social Media
In light of this, SDPO Mahanty has urged the public to use social media responsibly and positively and to avoid actions that could disrupt social harmony.
