New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has directed X (formerly Twitter) to remove 285 links containing videos related to the February 15 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, according to The Hindustan Times. This is one of the first major actions taken by the ministry since being granted direct content takedown powers in December.
The ministry issued the notice on February 17, citing ethical concerns and X’s content policies. It warned that such videos could incite public unrest and disrupt railway operations, especially during peak traffic. The directive targeted several accounts, including those of major news organizations, for sharing “sensitive or disturbing media” showing deceased individuals.
This follows a similar takedown action in January, when the ministry instructed YouTube and Instagram to remove content containing misleading information. Meta confirmed it complied with the request.
Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court has called for a review of passenger limits and platform ticket sales in light of the stampede. The court raised concerns over overcrowding and inadequate crowd management, asking the Railway Board to submit an affidavit outlining corrective measures. The stampede, which occurred on platforms 14 and 15, resulted in at least 18 deaths as large crowds gathered to board trains for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
