A new investigation reveals that Instagram has been allowing paid advertisements for content linked to harmful practices, raising serious concerns about the platform’s oversight in India. The findings, following a BBC Eye probe, highlight how promotional posts may have been targeting users despite potential risks. Critics are questioning whether social media companies are adequately monitoring ads that could influence vulnerable audiences. The report underscores growing scrutiny over digital platforms’ role in spreading potentially dangerous material through commercial channels.
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
