NCPCR Probes Meta Over Alleged Child Abuse Material Ads on Instagram

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India's National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has launched a formal inquiry into Meta Platforms Inc. following a BBC report alleging that advertisements on Instagram were linked to the promotion of child sexual abuse material. The child rights body has sought an official explanation from Meta regarding the claims. In a parallel move, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed Delhi Police to investigate the matter. Both agencies are now examining whether Meta has complied with child protection laws and regulations in India.

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