Delhi Police Takes Action Against Social Media Posts Amid CJP Protest: What You Need to Know

Delhi Police Cracks Down on Abusive Social Media Content

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has begun issuing warnings to various social media accounts, instructing them to remove posts deemed 'abusive' or 'illegal' that target senior officials, including the Prime Minister, in light of the recent CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, as reported on Monday.

This initiative comes after a thorough examination of the content shared during and after the protest, with law enforcement analyzing posts, videos, and comments across different social media platforms for potential legal breaches and their implications for public order.

"We are continuously working to eliminate objectionable and unlawful content," stated a senior police official who wished to remain anonymous.

Another senior officer revealed that while monitoring the protest, the Delhi Police discovered over 480 social media accounts allegedly associated with Pakistan that were actively disseminating false narratives, rumors, and deepfake videos concerning the demonstrations.

"These accounts linked to Pakistan were also active during Operation Sindoor. Our teams are currently investigating the IP addresses of these handles," he added.

According to police sources, specialized teams have been pinpointing accounts that posted content featuring abusive language, misinformation, or material that could violate applicable legal standards.

"Our teams are diligently reviewing every video, and we are sending notices to social media accounts involved in sharing fake, deepfake, and illegal content," the officer stated.

The police's Social Media Monitoring Team is conducting round-the-clock surveillance of online platforms to identify objectionable posts related to the protest and take necessary actions as needed.

The notices being sent request social media users to delete posts identified as abusive or illegal, while platforms are also being contacted for appropriate legal actions, the officer explained.

He further mentioned that this monitoring effort will persist as investigators sift through digital evidence linked to the protest and identify more accounts responsible for spreading misleading or unlawful content.

The officer confirmed that notices are being issued under the Information Technology (IT) Act.

In response to recent deepfake videos involving one of their officers, police clarified, "The viral video suggesting that Delhi Police DCP Sumit Jha resigned due to student protests is entirely fake and generated by AI."

Police also released authentic footage of the officer.