Bengaluru: Crimes on social media, including sending hate messages, issuing threats, and spreading content that disturbs communal harmony, are on the rise in Bengaluru, according to recent data.

In the first nine months of 2025 alone, police registered 953 cases — a 21% rise from 2024 and a 51% increase over 2023, according to data cited by Deccan Herald on Monday.

In response to the growing threat, police have taken down over 300 such posts and blocked more than 50 social media accounts this year.

Senior police officials said the department is closely monitoring social media posts that could harm social order and is registering cases to curb such behaviour.

“Our officials keep a close watch and even register suo motu cases against people who post content that could disturb the society

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