Hyderabad, Jan. 14 -- The Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana State, B. Shivadhar Reddy, on Wednesday expressed strong displeasure over incidents of character assassination taking place through social media platforms.

He reminded that the police department had already made its policy clear on this issue earlier.

The DGP recalled that during a press conference held on October 1, when he assumed charge as DGP, he had issued clear guidelines on the use of social media and had categorically stated that strict action would be taken against those who cross legal limits.

He stated that it is the firm policy of the department to initiate legal action against anyone who, in the name of social media, indulges in character assassination...