The Delhi Police Special Cell has registered a First Information Report (FIR) over the alleged circulation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) through Meta-owned platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
According to a police official, approximately 10 links were flagged in a complaint alleging the circulation of such material. Following the complaint, police initiated an investigation to verify the allegations.
The FIR was registered on October 8 under Sections 67 and 67B of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Section 67 deals with publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form, while Section 67B specifically addresses the publication or transmission of electronic material depicting children in sexually explicit acts or conduct.
The Special Cell is investigating the reported links and allegations. The police action is aimed at verifying the complaint and examining the suspected circulation of illegal material through the platforms.
The registration of the FIR marks the beginning of the legal investigation. Further details about the suspects, the origin of the links and any action taken against individuals involved were not included in the supplied report.
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