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The Role of Social Media in Mobilizing and Inciting Mob Lynchings: A Case Study of India

Author(s) Roopa Vijaywargiya, Prof (Dr) Jayshree Nandeshwar
Country India
Abstract Mob lynching has emerged as a significant social issue in India, often fueled by misinformation and incitement via social media platforms. This study explores the role of social media in mobilizing and inciting mob lynchings, with a particular focus on how digital platforms exacerbate violence, spread rumors, and fuel communal tensions. By analyzing case studies of recent mob lynching incidents, the paper investigates how false information, often disseminated through WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter, contributes to mass hysteria and collective violence. The study further examines the speed at which these platforms facilitate the rapid spread of misinformation, leading to a lack of accountability and the escalation of incidents. In particular, it looks at the role of social media in shaping public narratives and influencing the behavior of perpetrators. Through a combination of qualitative interviews with experts, media analysis, and case study evaluation, this paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the nexus between digital media and mob violence. The findings highlight the need for stricter regulations on social media, the promotion of digital literacy, and the role of law enforcement in curbing the impact of these platforms on societal violence. The study also suggests a deeper understanding of how social media dynamics intersect with India's social, cultural, and political landscapes to create a volatile environment conducive to mob lynchings.
Keywords Mob lynching has emerged as a significant social issue in India, often fueled by misinformation and incitement via social media platforms. This study explores the role of social media in mobilizing and inciting mob lynchings, with a particular focus on how digital platforms exacerbate violence, spread rumors, and fuel communal tensions. By analyzing case studies of recent mob lynching incidents, the paper investigates how false information, often disseminated through WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter, contributes to mass hysteria and collective violence. The study further examines the speed at which these platforms facilitate the rapid spread of misinformation, leading to a lack of accountability and the escalation of incidents. In particular, it looks at the role of social media in shaping public narratives and influencing the behavior of perpetrators. Through a combination of qualitative interviews with experts, media analysis, and case study evaluation, this paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the nexus between digital media and mob violence. The findings highlight the need for stricter regulations on social media, the promotion of digital literacy, and the role of law enforcement in curbing the impact of these platforms on societal violence. The study also suggests a deeper understanding of how social media dynamics intersect with India's social, cultural, and political landscapes to create a volatile environment conducive to mob lynchings.
Field Sociology > Politics
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, June 2025
Published On 2025-06-10
Cite This The Role of Social Media in Mobilizing and Inciting Mob Lynchings: A Case Study of India - Roopa Vijaywargiya, Prof (Dr) Jayshree Nandeshwar - IJLRP Volume 6, Issue 6, June 2025. DOI 10.70528/IJLRP.v6.i6.1604
DOI https://doi.org/10.70528/IJLRP.v6.i6.1604
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9pwbm
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