IT Ministry to summon Meta on issue of child sexual abuse content on Instagram

New Delhi [India], July 3, (ANI): The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will summon Meta, after reports claimed that Instagram, the social media platform run by Meta, was running advertisements allegedly promoting child sexual abuse.

Distribution of pornography and child sexual abuse material is a criminal offence in India under its digital laws. According to sources, the minister has taken cognisance of reports that Instagram showcased certain objectionable material that promoted child sexual abuse and has issued directions to officials to seek a response from Meta.