This needs to be seen in the larger context. The ruling party came to power by using social media (along with the MSM) much more effectively than the others. I

This needs to be seen in the larger context. The ruling party came to power by using social media (along with the MSM) much more effectively than the others. I think they are a bit concerned with the way Trump was de-platformed by the US tech companies and want to make sure it doesn't happen to them - so want to "reign" them in. Hence the series of incidences with twitter (compliance issue, tagging fake information etc). The above incident that happened is reprehensible. Also if prosecuted, the identity of one of the alleged culprit may not gel well with the ruling party's agenda. I think the ruling party remembers history, a similar incident occurred in 2012 when the current opposition was in power[1], which led to a society wide backlash. Now add to the fact that major states in India go to polls next year and national elections in 2024 and you get the motivations of everybody involved. This is the broader context. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Delhi_gang_rape_and_murder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Delhi_gang_rape_and_murde...