Meta has restricted a popular Muslim news page on Instagram in India after a request from the Indian government. The page’s owner strongly criticised the move, calling it “censorship” during a time of growing tension between India and Pakistan.
The page, @Muslim, has 6.7 million followers. But users in India now see the following message when they try to access it: “Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.”
The Indian government hasn’t made any public comment about the ban. This block follows earlier actions where social media accounts of several Pakistani actors and cricketers were also taken down.
Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh, who founded and runs the @Muslim page, shared a statement. He said, “I received hundreds of messages, emails and comments from our followers in India that they cannot access our account.” He added, “Meta has blocked the @Muslim account by legal request of the Indian government. This is censorship.”
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Meta hasn’t made a direct statement on this case. But a spokesperson pointed AFP to a public page on their website. That page explains how the company restricts content when governments say posts break local laws.
AFP reported the story and shared Meta’s response.
This incident has led to concerns over digital freedom. Many users online expressed anger, saying the government is trying to silences Muslim voices. They worry this limits access to important news and opinions during a politically sensitive time.
The ban has sparked a larger debate. People are questioning how much control governments have over social media. They are also asking how often platforms remove content without explaining it to the public. The situation highlights growing pressure on tech companies to follow government demands, even when it affects free speech.
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