Fake takedown notices targeted digital rights groups in Delhi
By United One News · AI-generated summary of 4 outlets' reporting
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below:
Impostors sent fake police and RSS takedown notices to digital rights groups in Delhi, according to X Corp and digital rights reports.
- X Corp informed the Delhi High Court that the notices purportedly from Delhi Police were fake.
- The platform stated that no action was taken against the digital rights groups.
- A formal complaint has been filed with Delhi Police to identify the impostor.
- The original notice originated from an email address created shortly before dispatch.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 25% left, 50% center, 25% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: Highlighted that the original notices were a double hoax originating from an email address likely created just hours before sending. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Double hoax: Takedown notices from RSS, Delhi Police to digital rights groups turn out to be fake
Center: Emphasised X Corp's statements to the Delhi High Court confirming the notices were fake and noting that a police complaint was filed. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Takedown notices targeting digital rights groups were sent by impostor, not police: X tells Delhi HC
X Says Takedown Notices Targeting Indian Free-Speech Groups Were Fake
Timeline
First to report: Usnews (); 4 articles from 4 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): Scroll.in
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, The Hindu BusinessLine
- Right-leaning (1): Usnews
Sources
- X Says Takedown Notices Targeting Indian Free-Speech Groups Were Fake — Usnews (right-leaning, AI-estimated) ·
- Double hoax: Takedown notices from RSS, Delhi Police to digital rights groups turn out to be fake — Scroll.in (left-leaning) ·
- Takedown notices targeting digital rights groups were sent by impostor, not police: X tells Delhi HC — Deccan Herald (center) ·
- X says Delhi Police notices seeking removal of free-speech groups’ accounts were fake — The Hindu BusinessLine (center) ·