Remove Posts with Derogatory Content ‘Targeting Constitutional Heads’: Delhi Police Writes to X
Police also sought account details and data preservation as officials said several abusive posts about Prime Minister Narendra Modi had already been taken down.
- On Wednesday, Delhi Police wrote to social media platform Twitter alleging that "derogatory, malicious and defamatory content targeting constitutional heads" was circulating during Cockroach Janata Party -led protests.
- Earlier, on July 27, Delhi Police directed multiple platforms to remove offensive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted during student protests at Jantar Mantar and the 'Sansad Chalo' march.
- The force requested platforms immediately remove alleged content and furnish registrant details including login records, while preserving all data for future investigation under Section 63 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam .
- Vinit Kumar, DCP, IFSO , characterized the notices as "routine communication" to platforms, stating the action is not directly related to the Cockroach Janata Party-led protests.
- Authorities reported no FIR related to these posts has been registered in the last month, though officials confirmed a large number of such items have recently been flagged and taken down.
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Delhi Police serves notice to X over 'derogatory' posts targeting constitutional heads
Delhi Police has requested X to remove content deemed defamatory towards constitutional authorities. The platform must also provide user details and preserve all related data. This action follows similar directives for posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The police social media monitoring team continuously scans for objectionable online material. These developments occur amid heightened political tensions following recent student prote…
Delhi Police ask X to remove posts targeting constitutional heads, seek account details - The Tribune
Delhi Police have written to social media platform X, seeking the removal of content allegedly containing “derogatory, malicious and defamatory” material targeting constitutional heads, following a complaint received in the matter.
Delhi Police Writes to X over Alleged Derogatory Content Targeting Constitutional Heads
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Delhi Police on Wednesday wrote to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, in connection with a complaint alleging that "derogatory, malicious and defamatory content" targeting constitutional heads is being circulated on the platform. India News | Delhi Police Writes to X over Alleged Derogatory Content Targeting Constitutional Heads.
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