Delhi police move against social media handles over misleading Jantar Mantar protest videos
Meta and X have been asked to remove videos falsely portraying the concluded agitation as ongoing, while police identify accounts for possible legal action
Delhi police have taken legal action against social media accounts accused of spreading false videos claiming ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The police issued takedown notices to Meta and X, seeking removal of misleading content. The action followed the circulation of numerous videos falsely alleging protests continued until August 3, despite the 36-day CJP agitation ending over a week earlier.
Several videos garnered millions of views, prompting authorities to inquire about resumption of demonstrations. A senior police official stated that misleading videos were being removed and warned handles against future violations of the law. The Press Information Bureau Fact Check unit also debunked the viral claims, emphasizing that the footage resurfaced, creating the impression of fresh protests.
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