- The Delhi Police has ordered social media platforms to remove purportedly objectionable posts about Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared during the youth protest.
- The Delhi Police identified 450 social media accounts that shared alleged deepfake videos and content generated using artificial intelligence during the protests.
- Notices have been issued to three platforms directing them to take down the content.
- Delhi Police has directed multiple social media platforms to remove posts and videos containing offensive and abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi that were uploaded during the student protests at Jantar Mantar and the violence linked to the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march.
- Several posts using abusive language against the Prime Minister surfaced across various social media platforms during the protests and subsequent violence in the national capital.
- The Delhi Police's social media monitoring team has been continuously scanning online platforms to identify objectionable content and has issued notices to social media intermediaries to remove such posts.
- Several crude comments and videos containing abusive language directed at the Prime Minister have already been taken down following notices issued by the force.
- The monitoring exercise is continuing, with cyber and social media teams maintaining a close watch on online activity related to the protests to identify additional offensive posts.
Delhi Police has taken action against social media posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during recent youth protests, issuing notices to three platforms to remove content deemed objectionable. The police identified 450 accounts sharing deepfake videos and abusive remarks, as part of a broader monitoring effort.1234
The protests, which included violence linked to the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march, prompted the police to scrutinize online content. An unidentified police officer stated, "After review of content uploaded during and after the protest, police will issue notices to remove such posts which are abusive in nature."
The police's social media monitoring team has been actively scanning platforms to identify and address offensive content. Following the issuance of notices, several crude comments and videos have already been taken down. The monitoring exercise continues, with cyber teams maintaining vigilance over online activity related to the protests.
According to reports, the police are also examining whether the content poses a threat to public order. The action reflects a growing concern over the impact of social media on public sentiment and the potential for misinformation during politically charged events.
As the situation evolves, the Delhi Police remains committed to ensuring that online discourse adheres to legal standards and does not incite violence or unrest.
“The Delhi Police has issued notices to three social media platforms to remove posts containing 'objectionable language and offensive remarks' about Prime Minister Modi. Additionally, the police are examining the public order implications of the content shared during the protests, with ongoing monitoring for further offensive posts.”
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