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Hyderabad police open investigation into Meta India head

Cybercrime investigators in Hyderabad have formally registered a case against the top executive of Meta India following the circulation of derogatory content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The police action centers on user-generated posts on Facebook that authorities have classified as abusive and potentially violating local legal standards.

Hyderabad police open investigation into Meta India head

Deputy Commissioner of Police V. Aravind Babu confirmed that the department is currently preparing a formal request for information to be sent to Meta. This inquiry aims to address the oversight of content hosted on the platform that resulted in the inflammatory depictions of the Prime Minister. While no specific charges regarding individual liability have been finalized, the registration of this case marks a significant escalation in the scrutiny of social media platforms operating within India. The investigation remains focused on the company’s role in hosting and moderating the controversial material.

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