New Delhi, April 3: Delhi Police has registered an FIR against several social media users including @khurpench, @gemsofbabus for allegedly tampering with and circulating confidential documents linked to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), officials confirmed on Thursday. The case, which raises serious concerns about data privacy and online misinformation, has prompted authorities to seek detailed user information from X.

According to police sources, the complaint was filed last month by an FSSAI representative who flagged the circulation of manipulated official documents online. A senior officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, “We have been told that the documents were tampered with and circulated through multiple posts to malign the image of a senior officer. The complainant told us that these influencers, in connivance with some other people, uploaded the posts to harm FSSAI’s reputation.” Food Authority Vacant, FSSAI in Limbo? PIB Fact Check Clarifies Claims, Says Regulator Fully Functional.

Delhi Police FIR Over Alleged FSSAI Document Tampering

An FIR was registered on March 24 at IP Estate police station under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including sections 316(4) and 3(5), along with Section 72A of the Information Technology Act, which deals with breach of confidentiality and privacy. Notices have already been issued to several social media users named in the complaint. FSSAI Bans Misuse of ORS Labelling Across India, Orders Strict Compliance for Food Business Operators.

In a letter dated April 1, Delhi Police formally approached X, stating, “An incident has been reported… We are in the process of investigation… certain posts were published on Twitter (X) by multiple handlers with malicious intent to defame her and damage her reputation in society, thereby creating chaos before the public.”

Authorities have requested registration details of the accounts involved, including mobile numbers, email IDs, and login activity logs. The notice also seeks “any other information” that could help identify those responsible, as the investigation continues to unfold.

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