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Centre cracks whip on Meta over Instagram promoting child sexual abuse material
Published 3 July 2026 ยท india
India's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered officials to summon Meta following reports of Instagram featuring child sexual abuse material. This action highlights growing concerns
India's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered officials to summon Meta following reports of Instagram featuring child sexual abuse material. This action highlights growing concerns about objectionable content on social media and the effectiveness of content moderation on platforms like Instagram. The ministry is seeking answers regarding the platform's handling of such serious issues.
Published: July 3, 2026 โข 5:26 PM IST ยท Updated: July 3, 2026 โข 8:34 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered officials to summon Meta following reports of Instagram featuring child sexual abuse material.
This action highlights growing concerns about objectionable content on social media and the effectiveness of content moderation on platforms like Instagram.
The ministry is seeking answers regarding the platform's handling of such serious issues.