Cybercrime is no longer a small issue, and the Uttar Pradesh government made that very clear in the state Assembly. On December 23, 2025, the government informed lawmakers that serious cyber offences can attract a fine of up to ₹1 crore and a jail term of up to seven years. This includes cases where obscene, offensive, or defamatory content is shared on social media platforms.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said the state has built a strong system to deal with online crimes. Whenever harmful or illegal content is found online, immediate action is taken. Complaints are sent by local police officers to the cyber wing, where senior officials step in to get the content removed. This process works even when social media servers are located outside India.

The minister also explained that cases linked to national security are handled with extra care. In such matters, senior officers are authorised to act quickly and take necessary legal steps. He stressed that every case is dealt with based on the complaint and the seriousness of the offence, not on who the person is.

During the discussion, Samajwadi Party MLA Hriday Narayan Singh Patel raised concerns about selective action. He claimed that powerful influencers often escape punishment while common users face strict action. Responding to this, the government said cyber policing has improved a lot in recent years.

According to the minister, earlier only two police stations handled cybercrime cases in the state. Now, every district and police station has cyber facilities. Over 84,000 police personnel have been trained, and more than 65,000 awareness camps have been held to educate students, teachers, traders, and the public about cyber laws and online safety.

Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana also spoke on the issue, saying strict punishment is needed to send a clear message. While everyone has the right to express their views, spreading false, abusive, or obscene content online must be stopped.

The message from the Assembly was clear: online actions have real-world consequences.