Patna, July 17: The Bihar Police have ramped up their efforts against individuals displaying weapons on social media and those involved in attacks on police personnel.
As part of a statewide initiative, the police headquarters has registered 102 FIRs related to online weapon displays from May 1 to July 14, 2026. A total of 130 suspects have been arrested, and 40 illegal weapons have been seized.
According to the Bihar Police headquarters, dedicated social media cells are operational in each district. Additionally, a state-level social media center and a cybercrime and security unit monitor online platforms around the clock.
Officials reported that many individuals post pictures and videos with weapons to gain popularity, increase followers, or instill fear in society. Through digital surveillance, these individuals are being identified, and legal action is being taken against them.
During this campaign, 17 FIRs were filed in Patna, resulting in the arrest of 29 suspects and the seizure of nine weapons. Nine FIRs were registered in both Naugachia and Gopalganj. In Naugachia, seven suspects were arrested, and three weapons were recovered, while Gopalganj saw the arrest of eight individuals.
Eight cases were also filed in Sitamarhi and Motihari, leading to nine arrests and the recovery of one weapon in each location.
The police headquarters has stated that action is being taken against individuals who upload content that disrupts communal harmony, spreads religious or caste-based hatred, makes defamatory comments, or violates the dignity of women.
These cases are being registered under the Information Technology Act of 2000, the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the POCSO Act, the Arms Act, and other relevant legal provisions.
Since January 2026, the Bihar Police have identified 514 cases related to offensive or viral social media posts and videos.
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