The full story of Meta India FIR

Maharashtra Cyber registered an FIR after a BJP official alleged AI-generated videos targeting Piyush Goyal and PM Modi were circulated during student protests.

The complaint includes a manipulated video of Piyush Goyal making inflammatory remarks, and morphed images/videos of PM Modi shared on Facebook, Instagram.

The case was registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 318(2), 336, 352, 353(1), 353(2), 356(1), 356(2) and IT Act sections 66(D), 67.

Maharashtra Cyber is investigating to identify individuals behind the social media accounts that shared the alleged manipulated content.

Hyderabad cybercrime police filed FIRs against operators of Facebook and Instagram accounts and Meta's India head over alleged morphed content targeting PM Modi during CJP protests against exam irregularities.

The cases relate to circulation of allegedly manipulated and objectionable content on Facebook and Instagram during the protests, filed on complaints from BJP supporters.

Meta's India head was named as a co-accused under relevant provisions of the BNS and IT Act.

Police issued a notice to Meta about the cases and objectionable links, and are collecting details to identify and arrest the accused.

Hyderabad Cyber Crime police registered two cases against social media users and Meta India Head over posts targeting PM Modi.

FIR cites IT Act sections 66C, 67 and BNS sections 353(2), 336(4), following a complaint by a BJP social media core committee member on July 29.

Complainant sought investigation into Instagram accounts allegedly publishing derogatory content toward PM Modi and requested police to preserve evidence and coordinate with Meta.

Telangana BJP Chief Spokesperson N V Subhash demanded exemplary legal action, questioning whether organized abuse of a constitutional office-holder falls within free speech.

Meta said it is in touch with agencies after Hyderabad Police named Meta's India head Arun Srinivas in a case.

The case involves allegedly manipulated images and videos of PM Modi shared on Facebook and Instagram.

Meta's statement confirms cooperation with agencies regarding the matter.