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Crime
Hyderabad Cyber Crime DCP Removed Amid Meta India Head Case on PM Modi Posts
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🗓 02 Aug 2026, 05:37 PM
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The Deputy Commissioner of Hyderabad's Cyber Crime Division has been relieved of duty following a legal case involving Meta India's head over alleged posts about Prime Minister Modi.
The Deputy Commissioner of Hyderabad’s Cyber Crime Division was relieved of his duties after the filing of a case involving Meta India’s head over alleged posts about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The decision was taken by the Hyderabad Police authorities, citing the need to maintain the integrity of the cyber crime unit amid the ongoing investigation.
The case, which has attracted attention for its political overtones, involves allegations that Meta India’s head posted content that could be deemed defamatory or harmful to the image of the Prime Minister.
No further details have been released regarding the specific content or the legal proceedings, but the removal of the DCP underscores the seriousness with which the police are treating the matter.
The decision was taken by the Hyderabad Police authorities, citing the need to maintain the integrity of the cyber crime unit amid the ongoing investigation.
The case, which has attracted attention for its political overtones, involves allegations that Meta India’s head posted content that could be deemed defamatory or harmful to the image of the Prime Minister.
No further details have been released regarding the specific content or the legal proceedings, but the removal of the DCP underscores the seriousness with which the police are treating the matter.