Social media crimes up 21% in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, 13/10: Crimes on social media, such as sending hate messages, threatening people and disturbing communal harmony, are on the rise,shows data

In just nine months of 2025, police have booked 953 cases, a 51% increase compared to 2023 and a 21% increase compared to 2024, data shows. In 2025, police brought down over 300 such posts and blocked over 50 social media accounts.