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Meta India is facing fresh scrutiny over alledged child sexual abuse material available on its platforms.
Delhi Police has registered a First Information Report (FIR) following directions from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
With Delhi Police registering an FIR, the allegations are now expected to be examined as part of a police investigation.
Meta India is facing fresh scrutiny over alleged child sexual abuse material available on its platforms. Delhi Police has registered a First Information Report (FIR) following directions from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo shared the update on X (formerly Twitter), confirming that the police has taken action on the matter. The case is linked to allegations that Meta-owned platforms are being used to host or promote Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM). The FIR marks a fresh step in the investigation.
Delhi Police registers FIR against Meta
Sharing the update on X, Kanoongo wrote, "UPDATE! Acting on our directions, Delhi Police has registered an FIR regarding the availability of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) on platforms operated by @MetaIndia."
The registration of the FIR means that the police can now investigate the claims and look into how such content may have been made available through the platforms.
UPDATE! Acting on our directions, Delhi Police has registered an FIR regarding the availability of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) on platforms operated by @MetaIndia. हमारे निर्देशों पर कार्रवाई करते हुए, दिल्ली पुलिस ने @MetaIndia द्वारा संचालित प्लेटफॉर्म्स पर बाल यौन शोषण एवं दुर्व्यवहार संबंधी सामग्री (CSEAM) की उपलब्धता के मामले में FIR दर्ज की है।
— प्रियंक कानूनगो Priyank Kanoongo (@KanoongoPriyank) November 4, 2026
This is not the first time Meta has faced questions over child sexual abuse material on its platforms in India. In July, a BBC Eye investigation alleged that Instagram was showing paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material. The investigation also found that some of these advertisements reportedly directed users to Telegram channels. These channels were allegedly being used to share and sell such material.
The findings raised concerns about how such advertisements were being allowed on Instagram and whether enough action was being taken to prevent the spread of illegal content.
Following the report, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) asked for an explanation from Meta. The government also directed the company to take action against advertisements and other content promoting child sexual abuse material.
What may happen next
With Delhi Police registering an FIR, the allegations are now expected to be examined as part of a police investigation. Investigators may look into how the content appeared on Meta's platforms and whether any action was taken to prevent its circulation.
The case also puts the spotlight on the responsibility of social media companies to monitor their platforms and prevent the spread of illegal material.
