Delhi Police on Wednesday wrote to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, over a complaint alleging that “derogatory, malicious and defamatory content” targeting constitutional heads is being shared on the platform.
The police have asked X to immediately remove the alleged posts/videos and provide complete details of the account holder who uploaded the content.
The details sought include the account holder’s full name, address, contact details, email ID, and login and logout information along with date and time stamps.
The police have also requested any other information that may assist in the investigation. X has been asked to preserve details of the alleged posts/videos for future investigation and provide a certificate under Section 63(4) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
The police have asked X to:
- Immediately remove the alleged posts/videos from the platform.
- Provide complete details of the account holder, including their full name, address, contact details, email ID, and login and logout details with date and time stamps.
- Share any other relevant information that could help in the investigation.
- Preserve details related to the alleged posts/videos for future investigation.
- Provide a certificate under Section 63(4) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
Earlier, on July 27, Delhi Police directed several social media platforms to remove posts and videos containing offensive and abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Officials said the content was uploaded during student protests at Jantar Mantar and the violence linked to the July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo’ march.
According to Delhi Police, several posts containing abusive language against the Prime Minister appeared on various social media platforms during the protests and subsequent violence in the national capital.
