Pakistan angle under probe? Delhi Police files 4 FIRs over fake posts since Oct 10
Delhi Police have registered four FIRs regarding fake online posts circulated since October 10, with investigations looking into potential links to Pakistan-based social media handles. The date coincides with a suppressed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party, which led to the detention of thousands, including several prominent political figures.
Why it matters
The incident underscores rising tensions regarding digital misinformation and political dissent in India's capital.
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Tuesday registered four FIRs over allegedly fake online posts circulated since October 10, while social media handles based in Pakistan remain under scrutiny as part of the investigation, news agency PTI reported.October 10 was the scheduled date for a protest by the youth-led pressure group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which had planned to demand the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over…
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