India's NHRC issues notices to police chiefs and Meta over 50 Instagram child abuse cases
The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) received more than 50 complaints in the past week about child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM/CSAM) being shared on Instagram. NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo announced on X that, based on the information, the commission sent notices to the police chiefs of Punjab, Delhi, Telangana, Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal, Haryana and Bihar, directing them to register FIRs and take appropriate legal action.
The NHRC also issued a notice to Meta India, urging the company to review its practices and ensure compliance with Indian laws on child safety and online content. The matter was referred to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. In addition, the commission summoned the Delhi Police Commissioner for failing to respond to an earlier summons regarding the same issue, emphasizing the need for prompt investigation and removal of such material from the platform.
Entities: Delhi Police Commissioner · Instagram · Meta Platforms Inc. · National Human Rights Commission of India · Priyank Kanoongo
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The NHRC issued a notice to Meta India to improve compliance with Indian law on child safety and online content. (Articles 1, 2 and 3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg apologized for child sexual abuse material and operational failures on the company's platforms after meeting Indian officials. (Article 3)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The NHRC received more than 50 complaints about child sexual exploitation and abuse material on Instagram in the past week. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo posted on X about the complaints and the notices issued. (Articles 1, 2, 3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology was alerted about the child sexual exploitation material issue. (Article 3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The NHRC issued notices to the police chiefs of Punjab, Delhi, Telangana, Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal, Haryana and Bihar directing them to register FIRs and take action. (Articles 2 and 3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The NHRC summoned the Delhi Police Commissioner for failing to respond to an earlier summons about CSAM on Instagram. (Article 4)