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Police file FIR over ‘defamatory’ social media posts against PM
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Delhi Police registered an FIR against unknown social media handles over defamatory posts against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A notice was sent to X to take down posts and provide user details.
Posts included written content, deep fake videos, AI edited videos, and fake rumors.
FIR was lodged under sections 351(3), 353(2), and 352(2) of the Indian Penal Code.
Senior IFSO officers indicated more FIRs over defamatory content against the PM and other ministers are likely.
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