Maharashtra Cyber Cell warns against ‘disturbing’ photos of Sushant Singh Rajput on social media

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput ended his life on June 14 at his residence in Bandra. The body of the 34-year-old actor was found hanging by the police. As soon as the news came, many celebrities, as well as the whole of India, poured in their condolences. However, in a shocking turn of events, a lot of 'disturbing' photos of the actor from his bedroom were circulated in a bad state on various social media platforms. And now the Maharashtra cyber cell has warned the netizens of strict actions being taken if the legal guidelines are found to be violated. Not only this, but a lot of celebrities including Alia Bhatt, her sister Shaheen have also condemned the insensitive move.

Taking to Twitter,



Maharashtra Cyber wrote, "A disturbing trend has been observed on Social Media platforms by Maharashtra Cyber that pictures of deceased actor Shri. Sushant Singh Rajput are being circulated, which are disturbing and in bad taste."

Further, the cell spoke about the legal actions and wrote, "It is emphasised that circulation of such pictures is against legal guidelines and court directions, and are liable to invite legal action."

Netizens were further ordered to delete the photos and refrain from circulating the same, "Maharashtra Cyber exhorts and directs all netizens to refrain from circulating the aforesaid pictures. The pictures already circulated should be deleted henceforth.