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Meta India Head Booked Over Objectionable PM Modi Posts

Cybercrime police register cases, issue notices to Meta. Objectionable content targets PM Modi.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 31 July 2026 at 08:13 am
Meta India Head Booked Over Objectionable PM Modi Posts

Cybercrime police have registered cases against the head of Meta India and several social media account operators for circulating morphed and objectionable content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The cases were filed after BJP supporters lodged complaints alleging that manipulated videos and images of the Prime Minister were being shared online.

According to the complaints, the objectionable content was posted on various social media platforms, prompting the police to take action.

The police are currently tracing the operators behind the social media accounts involved in sharing the objectionable content.

Notices have been issued to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, regarding the reported objectionable links.

The move is seen as a crackdown on the spread of misinformation and manipulated content on social media platforms.

In recent times, there has been a growing concern over the spread of fake news and objectionable content on social media, with many calling for stricter regulations.

The Indian government has been taking steps to regulate social media platforms and ensure that they comply with the country's laws and regulations.

The registration of cases against Meta India's head and social media account operators is a significant development in this regard.

It highlights the importance of responsible social media usage and the need for platforms to take measures to prevent the spread of objectionable content.

The incident also underscores the need for social media companies to be more vigilant and proactive in removing objectionable content from their platforms.

As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen what action will be taken against those responsible for sharing the objectionable content.

The case is a reminder that social media platforms have a significant impact on public discourse and that they must be held accountable for the content shared on their platforms.

In the context of Indian politics, the spread of misinformation and objectionable content on social media can have serious consequences, and it is essential that social media companies take steps to prevent such content from being shared.

The Indian government's efforts to regulate social media platforms are aimed at ensuring that they operate in a responsible and transparent manner, and the registration of cases against Meta India's head and social media account operators is a step in this direction.

Frequently asked questions

Why were cases registered against Meta India's head?

Cases were registered against Meta India's head for allowing objectionable content targeting PM Modi to be shared on their platforms.

What action is being taken against social media account operators?

The police are tracing the operators behind the social media accounts involved and have issued notices to Meta regarding the reported objectionable links.

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