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Mumbai Police issue notices to 24 X accounts over controversial documentary
Maharashtra police have served notices to two dozen social media accounts following the release of a documentary that allegedly contains false and defamatory claims about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani. The action was initiated days after the content sparked significant controversy.
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The Mumbai Police issued notices to 24 accounts on the social media platform X on October 18, targeting accounts that had allegedly shared and promoted the documentary in question. The action comes after the release of content attributed to entrepreneur Sabeer Bhatia, which drew immediate criticism for purportedly containing unsubstantiated and disparaging allegations against senior political and business figures.
Police registered cases based on complaints regarding the spread of allegedly false information through the accounts. The notices direct the account holders to preserve evidence and provide details about their involvement in sharing and amplifying the controversial documentary.
The documentary had sparked widespread debate across social media platforms and news outlets following its release. Authorities proceeded with action after concluding that the dissemination of the content warranted investigation under applicable laws governing defamation and false information.
This case reflects ongoing tensions surrounding content moderation and free speech concerns on social media platforms in India. It also highlights law enforcement's increased scrutiny of viral content that makes claims about public figures without substantiation.