Gun Waving Post On Social Media: The trend of showing off on social media has increased rapidly. Getting a photo taken with a pistol, gun or sharp weapon in hand and posting it on Instagram, Facebook or WhatsApp will no longer be considered just style. Police and ATS have started keeping a strict vigil on such content. This is being done to curb the fear, threat and criminal image being spread through social media.

In recent times, it has been seen that criminals and people associated with gangs are creating fear among the common people by posting photos and videos with weapons. To stop this, digital surveillance has been increased and preparations are being made to take direct legal action against those posting such posts. Now the question is that if someone posts a photo of waving a gun, what will the law do with it and how much punishment can be given. know this

Action will be taken if gun is waved on social media

Police believe that social media is now becoming the new weapon of criminals. People involved in illicit liquor, mining mafia, drug trafficking and other illegal businesses show their strength by posting photos with weapons. This has a direct impact on the mental security of common people. An atmosphere of fear is created and the fear of law weakens.

This is the reason why the police has intensified social media monitoring. Digital data is being collected. Which includes post, location and network. The police want to ensure that no person uses social media to threaten, incite or spread panic.

How much punishment for gun post?

If a person uploads his photo or video with a weapon on social media, then action can be taken against him under Section 5/27 or 7/27 of the Arms Act. In these sections, there is a provision for jail and fine for possessing and displaying illegal weapons. At the same time, if the post creates fear among the common people or someone is threatened, then the matter becomes more serious.

In such a situation, BNS Section 318 can be imposed along with BNS Section 353(2). This means that just posting a photo can also be considered a criminal act. The punishment will depend on the seriousness of the crime. Which may include jail, fine or both.

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