Multiple users complained on Twitter that Instagram has blocked the hashtag #sikh on its platform for a brief period of time.

One of the accounts named Sikh Press Association wrote, “Instagram has once again blocked the #Sikh hashtag amidst the Punjab farmers’ protest.”

“The social media network blocked the #Sikh hashtag in June this year with its owner Facebook, which also censored posts earlier this month during #SikhGenocide Week, the account added.

Instagram has once again blocked the #Sikh hashtag amidst the Punjab farmers' protest.

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The social media network blocked the #Sikh hashtag in June this year with its owner Facebook, which also censored posts earlier this month during #SikhGenocide Week.https://www.bolnews.com/latest/2020/11/sikh-hashtag-blocked-on-instagram-users-reports/amp/ pic.twitter.com/rQbIN1osaB

— SikhPressAssociation (@SikhPA) November 28, 2020

According to the user reports, the #sikh hashtag isn’t searchable on social networking site Instagram. Some users have also reported that the blocking of  #Sikh hashtag is in place on Instagram as well as Facebook.

i’ve highlighted the issue and will try to get it resolved as soon as possible.

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it pains me that this issue happens so frequently even with further checks in place.

furthermore the timing is also conveniently when our community uses social media platforms to raise awareness. https://www.bolnews.com/latest/2020/11/sikh-hashtag-blocked-on-instagram-users-reports/amp/

— Sunny Virk (@sunnysvirk) November 28, 2020

This is disgraceful!

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— Manraj Mand (@Manraj_14) November 28, 2020

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