Why wasn’t child sexual abuse content reported to police, NCPCR asks Meta

NCPCR asked Meta why it did not inform police about child sexual abuse content on Instagram, as mandated under POCSO Act.

A BBC Eye investigation found Instagram ran paid ads in India promoting child sexual abuse material directing users to Telegram channels.

Meta initially determined one flagged ad did not violate community standards before removing ads and disabling accounts.

NCPCR extended deadline for Meta to respond until August 6 after the company sought more time.

Electronics and IT ministry directed Meta to disable all ads and content promoting child sexual abuse material on July 4.