Delhi police move against social media handles over misleading Jantar Mantar protest videos
Delhi police are taking legal action against social media accounts for spreading misleading videos that falsely claimed protests were ongoing at Jantar Mantar. Authorities have issued takedown notices to Meta and X to curb the spread of misinformation.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing challenge of digital misinformation and the role of law enforcement in regulating social media content.
The Delhi police have initiated legal action against social media handles accused of circulating misleading videos falsely suggesting that protests are continuing at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The police have issued takedown notices to Meta and X as authorities move to curb the spread of misinformation.
The action follows the circulation of dozens of videos across social media platforms claiming to show “live” protests at Jantar Mantar until August 3, despite the 36-day Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) agitation having ended over a week earlier. Several of the clips garnered millions of views, prompting various departments to inquire with the police whether fresh demonstrations had resumed.
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