Delhi Police on Thursday said it has identified more than 480 Pakistan-based social media handles allegedly spreading misinformation amid the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar. According
to the police, many of these accounts were also active during Operation Sindoor.
In a social media post, a Delhi Police official said the accounts were exploiting the current situation by circulating rumours, fake posts and edited videos to provoke people, particularly students.
“We have noticed that misinformation is being circulated on various social media platforms. So far, we have identified over 480 Pakistani social media handles that are taking advantage of the current situation to spread rumours. We are getting these handles blocked. These are the same handles which were active during Operation Sindoor,” the officer said.
The official added that the primary objective of these handles is to spread misinformation and incite people, especially students, by sharing misleading and unverified content online.
Appealing to students to remain cautious, the officer said fake posts, edited videos and content shared by anonymous social media accounts were being used to spread misinformation.
“We appeal to students, in the interest of their safety, not to get instigated by fake posts, edited videos or information from anonymous handles,” the officer said.
Urging people to exercise caution before sharing content online, the officer said, “Before sharing any post, please verify the facts. Do not spread rumours and do not allow anti-social elements to take control of your emotions.”
Reiterating the force’s stand on public demonstrations, the officer said Delhi Police respects the right of citizens to protest peacefully.
“Peaceful protest is your right, and Delhi Police respects this right,” he said, while urging people to maintain peace and cooperate with law enforcement agencies.
(With inputs from PTI)
