{
  "id": 74391,
  "title": "From screen to crime scene: How social media is becoming trigger, tool and stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/from-screen-to-crime-scene-how-social-media-is-becoming-trigger-tool",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T16:12:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/from-screen-to-crime-scene-how-social-media-is-becoming-trigger-tool-stage/articleshow/132809941.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Social media is increasingly shaping crime motives and escalating conflicts. Young offenders are particularly vulnerable to the addictive pursuit of online validation. Violent incidents are often sparked by virtual disputes and online comments. Experts note social media amplifies existing conflicts and rewards sensational behavior. Law enforcement agencies are actively tracking and cracking down…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}