Railways directs X to takedown stampede videos in 36 hours
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The directive targeted multiple accounts, including major news organizations, following a similar January move where the ministry sent notices to YouTube and Instagram to remove content potentially inciting public disorder
The Ministry of Railways has directed X (formerly Twitter) to delete 285 links to videos showing the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on February 15. This marks one of the ministry’s first significant actions since it was granted the authority to directly request content removal in December 2024. The takedown is part of an ongoing effort to address ethical concerns surrounding the dissemination of sensitive content on social media platforms.
The ministry issued a notice to X, emphasizing that the videos, which contained graphic footage of the incident, could lead to public unrest and disrupt railway operations, particularly during a period of heavy train traffic. The ministry expressed concern that such disturbing media, which depicted deceased individuals, could compromise the dignity and privacy of the victims. The notice, which gave X 36 hours to comply, also highlighted the platform's responsibility under its social media regulation policies.
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The directive targeted several accounts, including those of prominent news organizations, which had shared the videos. This action follows a similar move by the ministry in January, when it sent notices to YouTube and Instagram, requesting the removal of content that could incite public disorder. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, confirmed the removal of content after receiving a legal request.
In parallel, the Delhi High Court has stepped in to address the stampede incident. On February 20, the court directed Indian Railways to review passenger limits and platform ticket sales. The court raised concerns about the inadequate enforcement of crowd management measures, questioning why the number of tickets sold often exceeded the capacity of train coaches.
Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela ordered the Railway Board to submit an affidavit detailing the corrective measures it intends to implement.
The stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed at least 18 lives, occurred as large crowds gathered on platforms 14 and 15 to board trains for Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh Mela was taking place.
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