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Railways Ministry Orders Removal of Stampede Videos

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-21T10:30:01.439179+05:30

- The Railways Ministry has instructed X (formerly Twitter) to remove 285 social media links featuring videos of the February 15 stampede casualties at New Delhi Railway Station. - At least 18 people were killed in the stampede, which occurred as passengers surged to board trains for Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh. - The ministry cited ethical norms and X's content policy, requesting action within 36 hours to remove sensitive media depicting deceased individuals. - A new protocol now requires station officials to get clearance from the Railway Protection Force before allowing trains to arrive at platforms 8 to 16. - The ministry's notice is part of its new authority to issue takedown notices directly to social media platforms under the Information Technology Act. Source: [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/ashwini-vaishnaw-led-railways-orders-x-to-remove-285-videos-of-new-delhi-stampede-cites-ethical-norms-report-11740098919592.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/remove-videos-of-station-stampede-rlys-notice-to-x-101740077571410.html)

The Railways Ministry has instructed X (formerly Twitter) to remove 285 social media links featuring videos of the February 15 stampede casualties at New Delhi Railway Station.
At least 18 people were killed in the stampede, which occurred as passengers surged to board trains for Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh.
The ministry cited ethical norms and X's content policy, requesting action within 36 hours to remove sensitive media depicting deceased individuals.
A new protocol now requires station officials to get clearance from the Railway Protection Force before allowing trains to arrive at platforms 8 to 16.
The ministry's notice is part of its new authority to issue takedown notices directly to social media platforms under the Information Technology Act.

Source: Mint, Hindustan Times