Government orders trigger sweeping Instagram censorship days after CJP protest

According to a report by Alt News, there has been a noticeable increase in the restriction of Instagram accounts and the removal of content across India over the past several weeks. The report suggests that these digital interventions are linked to the recent Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement and the subsequent police response, with many affected users being journalists, independent creators, and opposition politicians.

Users have reported that posts detailing the CJP protests or content critical of the government's handling of the situation are being arbitrarily taken down or shadow-banned. While the specific mechanism behind these removals remains unclear, the report highlights a growing concern among digital rights activists regarding the potential for government-ordered censorship on major social media platforms.

As of now, there has been no official statement from the government or Meta regarding these specific allegations of content suppression. The situation remains a point of contention for those monitoring digital freedom in the region, as observers look for further evidence to determine if these actions represent a coordinated policy of online restriction or automated moderation errors.