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Instagram child abuse controversy

Govt to take action against Meta over child abuse content after tracking response: IT Secretary

Govt to take action against Meta over child abuse content after tracking response: IT Secretary

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July 12, 2026

The Indian government is set to take strict legal action against Meta following a compliance notice over Instagram advertisements promoting child sexual abuse content. This decision follows an investigation into algorithmic amplification of child abuse videos, drawing serious scrutiny from the IT Ministry and a public defence from Meta.