New Delhi, July 29 -- Delhi Police have filed an FIR over "objectionable and defamatory" social media posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources said Wednesday.

In an official order issued Sunday (July 26), Police said a case under charges of criminal intimidation, public mischief, and defamation has been lodged at the Special Cell IFSO (Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations) unit.

Stating that the circulation of such "objectionable and defamatory content has caused serious harm to the PM's reputation, dignity and public image," Delhi Police directed social media platform X to take down the "defamatory" content.

Sources said the order concerns posts made during Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests at Jantar Mantar.

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