Meta restricts post on Kashmir pellet victim Insha Mushtaq in India
Meta has restricted access to an Instagram report regarding Insha Mushtaq, a victim of pellet gun injuries in Kashmir, citing Indian legal requirements. The move follows ongoing debates and legal scrutiny regarding the use of pellet guns by security forces.
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This highlights the intersection of digital platform regulation, government censorship, and human rights reporting in sensitive regions.
Meta has restricted access to a report in India on Kashmir pellet victim Insha Mushtaq from its platform, Instagram.
“We restricted access to this content pursuant to legal requirements under India’s Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules,” reads the message on the link to the post on The Hindu report, as on Saturday afternoon (August 8, 2026).
In the wake of protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and youths at Jantar Mantar on July 20, the use of pellet guns came under scanner. The Supreme Court was also hearing petitions against its use.
The Meta has restricted access to a report on Kashmir pellet victim Insha Mushtaq from its platform, Instagram. Credit: Instagram screengrab
The renewed focus on pellets spurred the J&K government to announce an LPG dealership for Ms. Mushtaq after a period of 10 years.
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