Pak-Based Social Media Handles Active During Op Sindoor Spreading Rumours Amid CJP Protests: Police
Police said the accounts spread false narratives and urged students to rely only on official sources as mobile internet was suspended near Jantar Mantar.
- On Thursday, Delhi Police blocked 480 Pakistan-linked social media handles allegedly spreading misinformation about the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.
- Meanwhile, the Union Home Ministry suspended mobile internet services within a 1.5-kilometre radius of Jantar Mantar until midnight Thursday to ensure public safety amid the continuing agitation.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the government will establish fast-track courts to ensure stringent punishment for those involved in alleged NEET examination paper leak cases.
- Responding to the announcement, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka welcomed the decision but said it came after a month and a half of protests and failed to address accountability.
- Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi described the protests as India's internal matter, while police urged students to rely only on official sources and avoid unverified content.
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Delhi police flag over 480 Pak handles spreading fake posts amid CJP stir
The Delhi police on Thursday claimed it has identified more than 480 Pakistan-based social media handles allegedly involved in spreading misinformation amid the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Martar, saying the same accounts had been active during Operation Sindoor.
Pak-Based Handles Active During Op Sindoor Spread Rumours Amid Protests: Cops
In a post on social media, a Delhi Police official said Pakistan-based social media handles were taking advantage of the prevailing situation to circulate rumours, fake posts and edited videos with the intent of instigating people, particularly students.
Delhi Police Blocks 480 Pakistan-Linked Handles, Warns Students Against Fake News
<p>Delhi Police has blocked 480 social media handles operating from Pakistan, alleging that they were spreading fake news and propaganda in a coordinated manner amid the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest.</p> <p>The police urged students and young people to exercise caution while consuming information online.</p> <h2><strong>Police Warn Students Against Rumours</strong></h2> <p>According to Delhi Police, the identified social media ac…
Pak-based social media handles active during Op Sindoor spreading rumours amid CJP protests: Police
Delhi Police identified over 480 Pakistan-based social media handles spreading misinformation. These accounts actively circulated rumors and fake videos during the CJP protest. The same handles were also active during the Operation Sindoor incident. Police urged students to verify information and avoid anonymous sources. Authorities respect the right to peaceful protest and seek public cooperation.
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