The Maharashtra Cyber police have arrested as many as 37 persons and registered as many as 183 cases against persons disseminating fake news, rumours and hate speeches relating to Covid-19 over social media in the State.
Of the total cases, 176 are cognizable cases, while the remaining seven are for Non-cognizable offences.
“In all, there are 37 accused are arrested. Of the total accused, 114 have been identified,” Dr Balsing Rajput, Superintendent of police (Cyber), Maharashtra Cyber Cell said .
“There has been a rising trend in hate speech cases during the last few days. Of the total cases registered , 88 relate to hate speeches over social media.
“We have issued take down Notices to all concerned platforms of social media. We have so far removed 32 objectionable posts, Rajput said.
“During the last 24 hours, we have registered 6 cases in various parts of the state,” Rajput added.