Delhi Police engaged in takedown drive on some protest-related content
Delhi Police are actively requesting the removal of social media content related to recent youth protests at Jantar Mantar. Authorities claim they are flagging offensive posts, while critics point to the suppression of documentation regarding police conduct.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing conflict between digital free speech and state-led content moderation during civil unrest.
The Delhi Police is in the process of sending takedown notices to Instagram, in an attempt to remove several reels and posts that emerged during the youth protests at Jantar Mantar and elsewhere, officials said. A senior police officer said they regularly flag offensive social media posts with the concerned authorities for removal.
Without specifying the time frame or the nature of the content, the officer admitted that a large number of such posts had recently been flagged and taken down. He also said that more than 400 social media accounts operating from outside the country and posting offensive content had been blocked. The police had previously mentioned those 400 accounts in a press conference.
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