AFTER launching Garuda Drushti, an advanced social media monitoring system, the Nagpur Cyber Police have already reviewed 30,108 social media accounts and flagged 643 objectionable posts. The tool, launched to fight misinformation, hate speech, and online threats, was inaugurated by Commissioner of Police Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal. GarudaDrushti helps police track and analyze harmful posts in real-time.

 

 

 

It uses artificial intelligence to search for sensitive content, even in images without text, across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter).GarudaDrushti also helps identify people through facial recognition and can trace the source of online images. It supports investigation by connecting digital content to suspect profiles and works with other cyber tools like Cellebrite and Gargoyle Investigator. The Nagpur Police also run cyber awareness clubs in schools and colleges, reaching over 1.5 lakh students to promote online safety.

 

 

Refrain from anti-social posts: DCP Lohit Matani  

 

DCP Cyber Lohit Matani said that, G a r u d a Drushti is delivering excellent results and is proving highly effective in social media monitoring.He stated that the CyberPolice are actively taking action against anti-social posts shared online. DCPMatani appealed to citizens to refrain from posting or sharing antisocial content on social media platforms and touse digital space responsibly .

 

 

GARUDA Drushti incorporates AI-driven automated intelligence features that classify on-line content based on parameters such as religious sentiments, political activities, and VIP-related threats. It generates daily intelligence reports and enables swift reporting of objectionable posts through official social media complaint channels. One of the most innovative aspects of the tool is its AI-powered facial recognition system, which can match publicly shared images with suspect profiles.This not only enhances the accuracy of investigation, but also allows tracking of criminal networks and missing persons across digital platforms. .