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Delhi Police take down around 300 posts over alleged rumours
Hindustan Times··12h ago
Delhi Police have taken down around 300 social media posts allegedly aimed at spreading rumours or creating public unrest, police sources said, according to PTI. Police have also approached X seeking removal of content linked to protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police arrested a 24-year-old man, Nadeem Ahmed, for allegedly using AI tools to create a fabricated video.
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What It Means For You
- Police said further action is being taken against posts found to be spreading misinformation or attempting to incite unrest.
- Police are scanning online platforms for fabricated videos, misleading claims and content that could potentially disturb public order.
- The protests led to restrictions around sensitive locations in central Delhi, and metro services were affected.
What's Happening
- Demonstrators organised by the Cockroach Janata Party gathered at Jantar Mantar and demanded Kumar's resignation over allegations of "vote chori".
- Delhi Police detained several protesters and key figures, citing the lack of permission for the protest.
- Groups of men allegedly threatened and assaulted protesters and journalists in Connaught Place and near the MCD Civic Centre.
What Police Say They Target
- The fabricated video allegedly depicted a police officer sexually harassing a woman journalist during a protest against the CEC.
- Police said the case is being investigated separately from allegations of sexual harassment levelled against police personnel by women journalists.
- Officials said the exercise is aimed at identifying misleading content and preventing any attempt to disturb public order.
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