Delhi Police Registers More than 4 FIRs Against Social Media Handles for Spreading Fake Posts During SIR Protests
Police said several Pakistani social media handles were deactivated as investigators examined false claims that multiple people died during protests.
- On Tuesday, the Delhi Police Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations unit registered over four FIRs against social media handles for allegedly spreading misinformation and attempting to heighten tensions during recent protests.
- Authorities are investigating reports circulated on Saturday claiming multiple protest deaths while examining content allegedly originating from across the border to propagate an anti-India narrative.
- The investigation follows heightened tensions after Jantar Mantar lost its designated protest venue status, prompting demonstrations by the Cockroach Janta Party opposing the police decision.
- Delhi Police detained CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde on Tuesday morning after they allegedly jumped a gate to enter the restricted protest area.
- Protesters chanted "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Inquilab Zindabad" while attempting to reclaim the site, with the CJP describing the demonstration as resistance to the venue's withdrawal.
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The Delhi Police's Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit has registered more than four FIRs against social media handles allegedly spreading false narratives and vitiating the atmosphere in the country.
Delhi Police registers four FIRs against ‘rumour-mongers’, Pakistan social media handles under scanner
Cases have been registered against social media handles allegedly disseminating misleading information, attempting to create an “anti-India narrative” and disturb law and order, officials said
SIR protests: Delhi Police takes down 500 social media posts, flags Pakistani accounts over fake reports
The posts were allegedly aimed at spreading rumours and creating unrest among people. The police are keeping a close watch on social media content circulating misleading information and rumours.
Delhi Police Files Over Four FIRs Over Alleged Misinformation By Social Media Handles
Delhi Police’s IFSO unit has registered over four FIRs against social media handles allegedly spreading misinformation about protest deaths, with several Pakistani accounts reportedly deactivated.
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