The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has moved over allegations that children in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh were lured and influenced. NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo said the commission received a complaint from Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation concerning the matter.
The commission has issued notices to Meta, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the Etah district administration over the alleged exploitation of minors. The action places the conduct involving children and the role of online platforms and authorities under official scrutiny.
What the complaint alleges
According to the complaint referenced by Kanoongo, children in Etah were allegedly lured and influenced. The available account does not provide the complete details of how the alleged activity took place or identify all the people involved.
Separate reporting linked to the NHRC action says the commission has asked Uttar Pradesh Police to identify adults using minors in videos. The police have also been directed to identify and protect the children concerned.
The commission has sought Action Taken Reports from the authorities within 2 weeks. Those reports are expected to record the steps taken in response to the directions and the allegations.
Why the action matters
The case involves alleged exploitation of minors and the use of children in videos. The notices to Meta, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the Etah district administration indicate that the NHRC is seeking responses from both the online-platform side and government authorities.
The allegations remain allegations. The NHRC action seeks identification of the adults involved, protection for the minors and a formal account of the steps taken by the authorities.
Conclusion
The NHRC has sought coordinated action after a complaint about the alleged luring and influencing of children in Etah. The next recorded step is the submission of Action Taken Reports within 2 weeks, alongside efforts by Uttar Pradesh Police to identify adults using minors in videos and protect the children.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the NHRC examining in Etah?
The NHRC is examining allegations that children in Etah district were lured and influenced, with the complaint referring to alleged exploitation of minors.
Q. Who submitted the complaint?
The complaint was submitted by Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation.
Q. Which organisations and authorities received notices?
Notices were issued to Meta, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the Etah district administration.
Q. What has Uttar Pradesh Police been asked to do?
The police have been asked to identify adults using minors in videos and protect the children involved.
Q. When are the Action Taken Reports due?
The NHRC has sought the reports within 2 weeks.
Q. Who referred to the complaint?
NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo referred to the complaint in a statement from Delhi.
