'False And Misleading': Delhi Police Debunks Video Claiming Reservation Protest At Jantar Mantar
The Delhi Police on Sunday dismissed as “false and misleading” a video circulating on social media that purportedly showed a large gathering protesting over reservation reforms at Jantar Mantar on August 23. In a post on X, the DCP New Delhi said no permission had been granted for any such protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday. #FactCheck The video circulating regarding heavy gathering protesting on…
On Sunday, the Delhi Police categorically stated that a viral video claiming a sizable demonstration against reservation reforms at Jantar Mantar on August 23 was "false and misleading." In a tweet on X, the DCP New Delhi warned that no permission had been granted for such a protest at the venue on that day.
The video falsely suggested a substantial gathering at Jantar Mantar demanding reservation reforms. The police affirmed that no protest related to this issue was taking place at Jantar Mantar. They also clarified that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were already in effect across New Delhi. These orders prohibit protest marches, processions, demonstrations, and assemblies with five or more individuals.
The Delhi Police emphasized that citizens should refrain from amplifying, forwarding, or sharing unverified information on social media. They also cautioned that legal action could be taken against those responsible for creating or spreading fake news. This clarification emerged as the video continued to circulate, claiming a large assembly at Jantar Mantar in connection with reservation reform demands.
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