Case Filed Against Meta India Head Over Alleged Objectionable Posts During CJP Protest

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have registered a case against Meta India head Arun Srinivas along with several Facebook and Instagram accounts over alleged objectionable content shared during the recent CJP protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The investigation follows complaints claiming that offensive material targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi was circulated across social media platforms.

According to the complaints, several users allegedly posted AI generated videos, morphed images and edited visuals of the Prime Minister during the protest. Authorities are examining whether the content contained abusive language, defamatory remarks and material capable of provoking public unrest.

The complaint was filed by businessman S Aravind Reddy and Telangana BJP worker T Saikiran Gowda. They alleged that the posts promoted hostility, spread misleading narratives and encouraged aggressive behaviour through objectionable content shared online during the demonstration.

Based on the complaint, Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police initiated legal proceedings against Meta India’s country head and multiple social media accounts. Officials are also reviewing several posts and comments to determine whether they violate laws related to obscenity, defamation and other offences under applicable legal provisions.

Investigators are examining the digital evidence to identify the origin of the disputed content and the accounts involved in its circulation. The probe is expected to determine whether platform administrators or account holders failed to comply with legal obligations regarding objectionable material.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police have also reportedly issued notices to several social media accounts, including those linked to certain news portals, over posts published during the protest that allegedly contained insulting content directed at the Prime Minister. Authorities are seeking explanations regarding the publication and sharing of the disputed material.

The latest development comes shortly after another incident involving Meta drew public attention. A video shared from the Prime Minister’s official account was briefly blocked on Facebook before being restored. Meta later clarified that the restriction resulted from a technical error and issued an apology for the mistake.

The present case has once again highlighted concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence generated content and manipulated media on social platforms. Law enforcement agencies are increasingly focusing on digital content that could influence public opinion, spread misinformation or trigger social tension during politically sensitive events.

As the investigation progresses, police are expected to analyse additional online activity linked to the protest and determine whether further legal action is required against individuals or accounts found responsible for creating or distributing the disputed content.