Government Takes Action Against Meta Over Child Exploitation Ads on Instagram
The Indian government has taken a strong stance against Meta, issuing a notice regarding the presence of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material in Instagram ads. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has ordered the removal of such content and demanded a detailed explanation from Meta within seven days. This action highlights the government's commitment to protecting children from online exploitation. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Jul 5, 2026, 12:33 IST
Government's Firm Stance on Child Exploitation
New Delhi: In a decisive move, the Indian government has issued a serious notice to Meta regarding the presence of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) in paid advertisements on Instagram, as reported by sources on Sunday.
The notice was formally sent out on Saturday evening.
According to the sources, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has instructed Instagram to remove all advertisements and content that promote or facilitate access to CSEAM.
Additionally, MeitY has requested a comprehensive explanation from Meta within a week.