The has registered a first information report (FIR) over the alleged circulation of child sexual abuse material on social media platforms operated by Meta, following directions from the (NHRC), officials said.
The FIR was registered by the Delhi Police Special Cell on October 8 under Sections 67 and 67B of the Information Technology Act, 2000. It was based on a complaint alleging that suspected Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) was being circulated through platforms.
Around 10 links were flagged in the complaint, following which the police initiated an investigation to verify the allegations and determine the nature of the content being circulated.
NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo confirmed the development in a post on X, saying the police had acted on the commission’s directions.
“Acting on our directions, Delhi Police has registered an FIR regarding the availability of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) on platforms operated by @MetaIndia,” Kanoongo said.
The Special Cell is investigating the matter, police said.
The investigation will examine the links flagged in the complaint and verify the allegations concerning the circulation of the suspected material.
(With inputs by PTI)
