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Delhi Police's Special Cell has registered an FIR against Meta over the circulation of child sexual abuse material on its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. The FIR was registered on October 8 under Sections 67 and 67B of the Information Technology Act. The investigation was initiated following a complaint that flagged approximately 10 links. National Human Rights Commission member Priyank Kanoongo confirmed the registration of the FIR. This development comes amid the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights' inquiry into alleged child sexual exploitation and abuse material advertisements on Meta platforms.
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