Delhi Police writes to X over 'derogatory' post on constitutional heads

Delhi Police has written to X (formerly Twitter) to remove a 'derogatory' post targeting constitutional heads and provide the user's details. This follows earlier actions against abusive posts about PM Modi during recent student protests.

Police Demand Post Removal, User Data

Delhi Police on Wednesday wrote to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, in connection with a complaint alleging that "derogatory, malicious and defamatory content" targeting constitutional heads is being circulated on the platform.

The police have asked X to immediately delete or remove the alleged post/video from the platform and provide complete registrant details of the X account holder from which the content was posted, including their full name, address, contact details and email ID. The police has also sought the login and logout details of the account, along with the corresponding time and date stamps, as well as any other relevant information that may assist in the investigation. The platform has further been requested to preserve the details related to the alleged post/video for future investigation and provide a certificate under Section 63(4) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).

Wider Crackdown on Abusive Content

Earlier, on July 27, Delhi Police had directed multiple social media platforms to remove posts and videos containing offensive and abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi that were uploaded during the student protests at Jantar Mantar and the violence linked to the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march, officials said.

According to Delhi Police, several posts using abusive language against the Prime Minister surfaced across various social media platforms during the protests and subsequent violence in the national capital. Officials said the Delhi Police's social media monitoring team has been continuously scanning online platforms to identify such content. Upon detecting objectionable posts, notices are being issued to the respective social media intermediaries, directing them to remove the content.

Police said several crude comments and videos containing abusive language directed at the Prime Minister have already been taken down following notices issued by the force. The monitoring exercise is continuing, with the cyber and social media teams maintaining a close watch on online activity related to the protests to identify additional offensive posts and ensure appropriate action is taken against content found to violate applicable rules.

Background of Student Protests

The development comes amid heightened political tensions over the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' march, during which students protesting irregularities in the NEET and CBSE examinations clashed with security personnel while marching from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament. (ANI)

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