A video report published by Observer Post Hindi about alleged assaults on women protesters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi has been restricted from access in India.
The report, published on October 11, 2026, carried the Hindi headline “जंतर-मंतर पर महिला प्रदर्शनकारियों से कथित मारपीट, पुलिस की भूमिका पर उठे सवाल”, which translates to “Alleged Assault on Women Protesters at Jantar Mantar Raises Questions Over Police Role”.
The platform displayed a notice saying the content had been restricted through an automated system implemented to comply with India’s Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules.
Platform Cites Compliance With Indian Law
The notice stated that access to the post was restricted under the platform’s system for complying with legal requirements in India.
However, it did not identify the specific legal provision behind the restriction or clarify whether the action followed a government order, a complaint or another legal process.
The platform also directed users to its Transparency Center, where it provides information about content restrictions imposed under local laws.
Reason for Restriction Remains Unclear
The restricted report concerned allegations of assault against women protesters at Jantar Mantar and raised questions about the police’s role in the incident.
However, the notice did not explain why the post was restricted or provide further details about the allegations discussed in the report.
The restriction means users in India cannot access the post through the platform, according to the notice displayed. The specific legal basis for the action remains unclear from the information provided in the notice.
