Google apologises for Indian PM Narendra Modi images in 'top 10 criminals' search

Internet giant Google has apologised to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his picture appeared more than once under search results for the "top 10 criminals".
Other famous names in the search results, included George W. Bush, al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, famous Indian mafia leader and 1993 Mumbai bombings mastermind Dawood Ibrahim and Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt.
These results trouble us and are not reflective of the opinions of Google. We're continually working to improve our algorithms to prevent unexpected results like this.
Modi's image, however, appeared more than any of the other known faces.
A Google spokesperson tried to make sense of the results in a statement on Wednesday (3 June), reported BBC News: "These results trouble us and are not reflective of the opinions of Google. Sometimes, the way images are described on the internet can yield surprising results to specific queries.
"We're continually working to improve our algorithms to prevent unexpected results like this.
"We apologise for any confusion or misunderstanding this has caused."
Social media users weighed in with their thoughts with some wondering if the search engine will now be banned in India.
I am not a great admirer of Modi but to find his name and photo among top 10 criminals in India on Google Search is shocking!
— digvijaya singh (@digvijaya_28) June 3, 2015
Modi Ji showing up when googling Criminals is an insult to the highest office of this Nation. BJP or Google we all know who's responsible.
— Dr. Ashok Choudhary (@ASHOK_CHOUDHRY) June 3, 2015
Google "top 10 criminals in the world" you will see Narendra Modi photo. Will google be banned in India?
— Cyber Activist (@ravivermaravi) June 3, 2015
Earlier, an Egyptian repairman became a celebrity overnight after he ranked on top of Google Egypt search results for "Google" due to an algorithm issue.
@M_Ennabah @eyadnour Yes, I've reported this to Google.?? It was an experimental algorithm that gone wrong! ? ?
— Bannora (@AbdelrahmanKh_B) May 30, 2015
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