Jantar Mantar remains clear: New Delhi DCP debunks social media claims
Delhi police have debunked social media claims of a large protest gathering at Jantar Mantar, releasing video evidence to show the area is clear. Authorities had implemented strict security measures and detained thousands of protesters across the city to prevent the demonstration against the Chief Election Commissioner.
Why it matters
This illustrates the role of law enforcement in managing public order and countering misinformation during periods of political tension.
The Jantar Mantar area remained clear of protesters on Saturday (October 10, 2026), police said, with the New Delhi DCP sharing a video to counter claims circulating on social media that a large number of people had gathered at the protest site.
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The 37-second video showed the area without any protesters, debunking claims of a gathering at the venue amid heightened security in the national capital over the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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