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Crime
Madhya Pradesh Police Issue New Rules Limiting Officers' Social Media Use
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 06:31 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh police department has released comprehensive guidelines that restrict the online activities of its personnel, aiming to maintain discipline and prevent misuse of digital platforms.
The Madhya Pradesh police force has issued sweeping guidelines that place clear limits on the online conduct of its personnel. The directive, circulated among all ranks, seeks to define acceptable digital behaviour and curb any activity that could compromise the department's image.
According to the guidelines, officers are required to adhere to a set of standards when using social media, messaging applications and other internet services. The police hierarchy has emphasized that the rules are intended to prevent the spread of misinformation, avoid political entanglements and ensure that official duties are not affected by personal online engagements.
Police officials have indicated that compliance will be monitored closely and any breach could attract disciplinary action. The move reflects a broader effort by law‑enforcement agencies across India to regulate the digital footprint of their members and uphold professional integrity in the age of social media.
According to the guidelines, officers are required to adhere to a set of standards when using social media, messaging applications and other internet services. The police hierarchy has emphasized that the rules are intended to prevent the spread of misinformation, avoid political entanglements and ensure that official duties are not affected by personal online engagements.
Police officials have indicated that compliance will be monitored closely and any breach could attract disciplinary action. The move reflects a broader effort by law‑enforcement agencies across India to regulate the digital footprint of their members and uphold professional integrity in the age of social media.