According to a report by Dainik Bhaskar, the Delhi Police has issued a formal request to the social media platform X, demanding the removal of allegedly offensive and derogatory posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other constitutional office holders. The police have requested that the platform provide specific user data, including the names, addresses, mobile numbers, and email IDs of the account holders responsible for the content, as well as their login and logout activity logs.
The request follows a broader effort by Indian authorities to monitor and regulate online discourse concerning government officials. On July 27, the Delhi Police reportedly issued similar notices to Instagram and Facebook regarding content that surfaced during the 'Sansad Chalo March' on July 20. These actions are part of an ongoing investigation into inflammatory comments and videos posted across various social media platforms.
In a related development, the report notes that the Indian government had previously issued a notice to Meta regarding a video of the Prime Minister posted on Facebook. While the content was briefly removed, Meta later restored the video, attributing the initial takedown to a technical error. The government continues to scrutinize digital platforms for compliance with local laws regarding public order and the protection of constitutional figures.
The report details a specific administrative action by the Delhi Police regarding social media content moderation. While the event is single-sourced to a regional outlet, it aligns with standard legal procedures for Indian law enforcement in handling online content, and the mention of Meta's technical error provides verifiable context.
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Original report: Dainik Bhaskar