Centre Issues Stern Notice To Meta, Orders It To Remove Instagram Promoting Child Sexual Abuse
Centre Issues Stern Notice To Meta, Orders It To Remove Instagram Promoting Child Sexual Abuse Published By, Last Updated: July 05, 2026, 12:29 IST An
Centre Issues Stern Notice To Meta, Orders It To Remove Instagram Promoting Child Sexual Abuse Published By, Last Updated: July 05, 2026, 12:29 IST An investigation found that Instagram was running promoting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in India. The Centre has issued a stern notice to Meta over Instagram promoting child sex abuse content The Central government has issued a stern notice to Meta, ordering the platform to immediately remove Instagram promoting child sexual abuse content, according to reports.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY) on Saturday ordered Instagram to remove all content that facilitated access to CSEAM and sought a detailed response from Meta within seven days. This is a developing copy. More details to be added. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Aveek Banerjee Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18.
Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in int... Read More First Published: July 05, 2026, 12:18 IST News india Centre Issues Stern Notice To Meta, Orders It To Remove Instagram Promoting Child Sexual Abuse Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive.
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