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X Locks Account Over Post-Diwali Smog Images
10 Nov
Summary
- Photographer's X account locked for sharing smog visibility images.
- Platform cited rule violation for posting concerning pollution visuals.
- Delhi government denied any involvement in the account lockout.
A photographer's X account was locked after he shared visuals of the intense post-Diwali smog in Delhi. The images captured dangerously low visibility conditions near NH9 and Lodhi Garden, prompting the social media platform to cite a violation of its rules for the lockout.
The photographer expressed that his intention was to fulfill his duty by documenting the reality of the situation through his camera. He described how visibility dropped significantly, forcing him to stop his vehicle and film the dense haze. Even iconic city landmarks were barely discernible through the pollution.
Meanwhile, the Delhi government has officially denied any connection to or involvement in the decision to lock the photographer's X account, refuting claims that they influenced the platform's action.
