NHRC notice to Meta, MeitY, Etah district administration over alleged exploitation of minors

NHRC directs Etah police to identify and protect minors, seeks Action Taken Reports within two weeks

The NHRC has issued notices to Etah police, Meta India and MeitY over alleged scripted videos featuring minors, seeking protection and accountability.

NHRC notice to Meta, MeitY, Etah district administration over alleged exploitation of minors

The complaint raised concerns over the children’s dignity, privacy, psychological well-being, informed parental consent and possible exploitation by adults controlling or facilitating the content

NHRC asks UP Police to identify adults allegedly using minors for social media videos

New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint alleging the systematic misuse and exploitation of young children, aged between 3 and 12 years, for creating and circulating social media content through an Instagram handle reportedly operated from the Marchra area of Etah district in Uttar Pradesh. A Bench presided over by NHRC Member Priyank Kanoongo has issued notices to the Sen…