Meta Platforms, the parent company of Instagram, has restricted access to a popular Muslim news account in India following a legal request from the Indian government, according to the page’s founder. The move comes at a time of increasing geopolitical tension between India and Pakistan.
The account, operating under the handle @Muslim and boasting over 6.7 million followers, has been inaccessible to Indian users. Visitors attempting to view its content are now greeted with the message:
“Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.”
The page’s founder criticized the action as an act of “censorship”, raising concerns over the freedom of expression on global platforms operating in India. No official details have yet been provided regarding the specific reason behind the government’s request.
This incident adds to a growing list of content takedowns and platform restrictions initiated in India, as the government continues to tighten control over digital spaces and online narratives.
