A serious attempt to restrict or eliminate something, often through legal or authoritative measures.

An instance of forceful action against something.

कठोर कार्रवाई

English Usage: There was a crackdown on protests after the election results.

Hindi Usage: चुनाव परिणामों के बाद प्रदर्शनों पर कठोर कार्रवाई की गई।