IndiaScroll, an Indian news outlet, reports that Instagram has blocked four of its posts since June 2024 under India's Information Technology Rules, citing 'legal requirements.' The posts covered topics including delayed compensation for pellet injury victims in Kashmir, Bollywood's portrayal of Kashmiri issues, a meat sales ban in Amritsar, and a U.S. court case involving an Indian citizen. None of the posts were removed from other Meta platforms like Facebook and Threads, where they remained accessible. Scroll has sought comments from Meta but has not yet received a response. The blocking occurred automatically and without specific reasons provided by Instagram.
Bias read (Center): While the subject involves government regulation of media and potential censorship, the article presents the facts objectively without overtly favoring any political side. The focus is on the procedural aspect of content removal under legal frameworks rather than taking a clear ideological stance.
