Jharkhand: Ranchi Police has ordered all the admins and members of WhatsApp groups and other social media platforms to avoid sharing posts that might disturb the communal harmony. The police in its order which was issued on July 6 has warned of action if such posts come to light.  "All the admins and members of WhatsApp groups/other social media platforms are requested to not share posts that might disturb communal harmony. Action will be taken against the admins/ the person concerned if such posts come to light," the order released by SP office read. The Police expressed hope that people will "fulfill their responsibilities and duties.

Recently, the cyber cell of Mumbai police lodged an FIR against a group of people for allegedly circulating a TikTok video related to the mob lynching of Tabrez Ansari in Jharkhand. A complaint into the matter was filed by Shiv Sena activist Ramesh Solanki with the Mumbai Police. The activist stated that TikTok has since deleted the video and also suspended the accounts of three people who circulated it on social media.