February 21st 2025.
The Railway Ministry in New Delhi has recently taken action against social media platform X, requesting the removal of specific photos from the February 15 stampede incident at the New Delhi Railway Station. These photos were deemed to be disrespectful to the dignity of women and contained graphic content that could be deeply disturbing to both the survivors and the families of those who lost their lives.
According to sources, the stampede occurred due to confusion caused by the announcement of two Prayagraj-bound trains, resulting in the tragic loss of eighteen lives and leaving many others injured. After receiving requests from family members of the victims, the ministry decided to take action and contacted X to remove the offensive photos and videos.
One railway official explained, "We were alerted to the issue by a concerned individual who sent us one photo, and upon further investigation, we discovered that there were at least six more circulating on the platform." The ministry issued a notice to X on February 16, giving them 36 hours to remove the content before taking further action.
The main purpose behind this move is to uphold the rights and dignity of those who lost their lives, especially the female victims. "Some of the photos and videos that were shared on X were highly inappropriate, showing the body parts of deceased women," a senior official from the Railway Board stated. It was evident that the individuals who captured these images were unaware of the trauma it would cause to the families and relatives of the victims.
In December of last year, the ministry passed a notification granting its executive director the power to issue notices to platforms like X in cases where they publish information related to railways that is prohibited by law. This action was taken to ensure that sensitive and potentially harmful content is not shared on social media platforms.
Overall, the Railway Ministry's decision to request the removal of the offensive photos and videos from social media platform X was made with the utmost respect and consideration for the victims and their families. It is a step towards maintaining their dignity and preventing further distress in an already tragic situation.
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