Hyderabad Cybercrime police have registered two cases against the India head of Meta and several Facebook and Instagram accounts over allegations that morphed and objectionable content involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi was circulated on the social media platforms. The cases were filed following complaints alleging that digitally manipulated videos and images were shared online in a manner that was derogatory and misleading. The first complaint was filed by S Aravind Reddy, a 29-year-old businessman, who alleged that he came across multiple altered videos and images while browsing Instagram.

According to his complaint, the content allegedly portrayed Prime Minister Modi in an obscene and offensive manner through digitally manipulated visuals. He claimed that some posts also included edited images involving Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and US President Donald Trump. The complaint stated that the material appeared to have been digitally altered or generated using artificial intelligence tools before being circulated on social media platforms. Reddy alleged that such content had the potential to mislead users, spread misinformation and create social tensions.

He also claimed that the circulation of such posts could affect public order, damage reputations and promote hostility among different sections of society. In the second case, T Saikiran Goud, a Telangana BJP activist and member of the party's social media coordination team, approached the police with a similar complaint. Goud alleged that he came across objectionable reels and morphed images on Facebook and Instagram while using the platforms on Wednesday. He sought action against those responsible for creating and circulating the alleged content.

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Based on both complaints, Hyderabad Cybercrime police initiated legal proceedings against the accused accounts and individuals, including the India head of Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. The police are expected to investigate the origin of the posts, identify those responsible for uploading or sharing the content and examine whether artificial intelligence tools were used to create the alleged manipulated material. The cases highlight growing concerns around the misuse of digital platforms for spreading manipulated content, particularly involving public figures. With the increasing availability of artificial intelligence-based editing tools, authorities and technology companies have faced challenges in preventing the spread of deepfakes, misinformation and digitally altered media.

Social media platforms have faced increasing scrutiny worldwide over their role in controlling harmful or misleading content while balancing freedom of expression. Governments and law enforcement agencies have repeatedly urged technology companies to strengthen monitoring systems and take swift action against content that violates legal guidelines. The Hyderabad Cybercrime police investigation will determine the source of the alleged posts and whether any offences were committed under relevant laws. Authorities are also expected to examine the responsibility of individuals who created, uploaded or circulated the content, while further action will depend on the findings of the probe.

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