Published Jul 31, 2026 | 1:11 PM ⚊ Updated Jul 31, 2026 | 1:11 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Synopsis: Listing the Facebook and Instagram post URLs, the complaint read: “Upon viewing these posts, I found that they contain material which I believe warrants examination by the Cyber Crime Police. If, upon investigation, the content is found to incite hatred or violence, spread misinformation, promote enmity, threaten national security, or otherwise violate applicable provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act, or any other law, I request that appropriate legal action be initiated against the persons responsible.”
Hyderabad Cyber Crimes Police on Wednesday, 29 July, registered an FIR against Meta India Head Arun Srinivas and some Instagram and Facebook users over alleged objectionable and morphed content shared on the platforms, featuring Prime Minister Modi.
The FIR was registered based on a complaint from T Sai Kiran Goud, who claimed to be the Social Media Core Committee Member, representing BJP and its workers in Hyderabad.
In the FIR copy accessed by South First, read, “I submit that today i.e 29-07-2026 at 2:00 PM while I was surfing in social media I found reels which are objectionable and its morphed images. Complaint seeking investigation into Instagram, Facebook accounts allegedly publishing content detrimental to the sovereignty, integrity and public order of India.”
Calling the content derogatory towards the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and appearing “to promote narratives that may be prejudicial to the sovereignty, integrity and public order of the nation”, the complainant sought an investigation.
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Listing the Facebook and Instagram post URLs, the complaint read: “Upon viewing these posts, I found that they contain material which I believe warrants examination by the Cyber Crime Police. If, upon investigation, the content is found to incite hatred or violence, spread misinformation, promote enmity, threaten national security, or otherwise violate applicable provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act, or any other law, I request that appropriate legal action be initiated against the persons responsible.”
“I respectfully request your office to: 1. Preserve the electronic evidence relating to the above mentioned Instagram and Facebook accounts and posts. 2. Identify the individuals operating these accounts through appropriate legal procedures. 3. Conduct a thorough investigation into whether the content violates any provisions of Indian law. 4. Coordinate with Meta Platforms, Inc. to obtain the necessary account details and preserve relevant digital evidence, if required. 5. Take appropriate legal action if any cognizable offence is found to have been committed.”
The complainant also asked the police to take strict action on META, “as they are allowing these types of morphed reels in their platform.”
“I am enclosing the URLs of the posts and can also provide screenshots or any additional information required for the investigation. I have full faith in the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police and request your good office to take necessary action in accordance with law to safeguard the interests of the nation and maintain public order.”
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(Edited by Sumavarsha, with inputs from Sreshta Ladegaam)
