Hyderabad: Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar issued a social media content warning, cautioning users against posting obscene material for online popularity.
He said the growing obsession with gaining views and followers is pushing some individuals to engage in inappropriate activities. According to him, such content is negatively influencing society, especially children and youth.
He noted that creating content for money and sponsorships through tactics like “thirst traps” damages cultural values. He termed such practices irresponsible and harmful.
Social media content warning highlights impact on youth and society
Sajjanar urged citizens not to compromise their dignity for temporary fame on digital platforms. He said that the pursuit of online attention should not come at the cost of personal values.
He also pointed out that every like and share contributes to the spread of such content. Therefore, he advised users not to encourage or promote indecent material.
He warned that posting obscene content could attract strict legal action. He called on citizens to use social media responsibly and promote knowledge-based content instead.
Are values being forgotten just for views?
In the obsession to become celebrities on social media, some people are engaging in obscene activities that are leading society in the wrong direction.
Such content is especially poisoning the minds of children and youth. Polluting…
— V.C. Sajjanar, IPS (@SajjanarVC_IPS) April 10, 2026