Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has urged citizens to act responsibly on social media. In a post on X titled #PauseBeforeYouPost, he said online platforms give users power, but that power needs care.
Sajjanar said social media helps people inform, inspire, and influence. However, every post can affect others. “Before you hit send, take a moment to think,” he wrote. He asked users to consider if a post could hurt someone, if the information was true, and if they would say it face-to-face.
Commissioner stresses mindful online behaviour
He warned that a careless comment or fake forward can destroy lives and reputations. Therefore, he asked users to verify facts before posting or sharing. Sajjanar said responsible use protects both individuals and communities.
He ended his message by calling for a safer and kinder internet under the hashtag #SafeVibesOnly. His post went viral, drawing praise for promoting online awareness.
Social media gives us power — to inform, inspire, and influence. But with that power comes responsibility.
Before you hit send, take a moment to think:
👉 Could this post hurt someone?
👉 Is the information true?
👉 Would you say it face-to-face?— V.C. Sajjanar, IPS (@SajjanarVC) October 8, 2025
