The government blocks 18 OTT platforms, 19 websites, 10 apps, and 57 social media handles, takes action against obscene content

The central government has banned 18 OTT platforms from publishing obscene and indecent content. The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that these platforms had been warned several times earlier. Along with this, the government has also blocked 19 websites, 10 apps, and 57 social media handles.

According to the statement issued by the ministry, regarding the blocked OTT platforms, it has been said that they used to broadcast obscene, indecent, and derogatory content towards women.

These platforms have been banned by taking action under Sections 67 and 67A of the IT Act, Section 292 of the IPC, and Section 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.

Which OTT apps were banned?

Dreams Films

Voovi

yessma

Uncut Adda

Tri Flicks

X Prime

Neon X VIP

MoodX

Besharams

Hunters

rabbit

Xtramood

Nueflix

Mojflix

Hot Shots VIP

Fuji

Chikooflix

Prime Play

One of the blocked OTT apps has been downloaded more than 1 crore times on Google Play Store. Along with this, two apps have been downloaded 50 lakh times. Along with this, these apps also use social media platforms to promote their content. These OTT platforms have more than 32 lakh users on their social media accounts.

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