Telegram bans 2,114 groups, channels related to child abuse on October 6

Mobile messaging platform Telegram has banned 2,114 groups and channels related to child abuse content, according to a Telegram channel ‘Stop Child Abuse’.

The instant messaging platform is one of three entities to which the government on Friday issued notices to remove child sexual abuse material in India.

“2,114 groups and channels related to child abuse banned on October 6. Total this month: 10,312,” the update on the channel said.