Delhi Police has denied social media claims of stone-pelting and police action during the Jantar Mantar protest, calling the videos false and misleading. Authorities urged citizens to rely on official sources as demonstrations continued over alleged examination irregularities and political demands.
Delhi Police has categorically denied reports circulating on social media alleging incidents of stone-pelting and police action during the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar, describing the claims as “false and misleading.” The clarification came as demonstrators continued their agitation in the national capital, a day after clashes were reported between protesters and security personnel during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march.
In an official statement shared on X, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), New Delhi, urged citizens not to believe or circulate unverified information regarding the protest. The police stated that multiple videos being widely shared online falsely claimed that stone-pelting and police action had taken place on Tuesday.
“There are various videos circulating on social media claiming incidents of stone pelting and police action today. These claims are false and misleading. No such incident has taken place today. Citizens are requested not to believe or share such videos and are advised to rely only on official sources for authentic information and updates,” the DCP said in the post.
The police clarification was issued amid continued demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, where protesters regrouped on Tuesday after Monday’s tense confrontation with security forces during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march. Thousands of supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), along with students and activists, had assembled to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities, including the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
Authorities had imposed prohibitory orders in the area and erected barricades along the route leading to Parliament to prevent the march from proceeding beyond designated protest zones. The restrictions resulted in confrontations between demonstrators and security personnel as protesters attempted to move towards Parliament.
Following Monday’s developments, security personnel removed the protest stage and temporary tents set up at Jantar Mantar. However, protesters returned to the venue on Tuesday after the CJP leadership called for the continuation of the agitation. A significant deployment of Delhi Police personnel, supported by the Rapid Action Force (RAF), remained stationed around the protest site to maintain law and order.
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the protest would continue until the party’s demand for the resignation of the Union Education Minister was addressed. Speaking to IANS, Ranka alleged that several students, volunteers, and protesters sustained injuries during Monday’s confrontation with police personnel.
He further claimed that the movement was expected to gain momentum in the coming days, with more people joining the demonstrations following what he described as police “brutality.” Ranka also alleged that women protesters, including Geetanjali J. Angmo, the wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, were subjected to mistreatment during the clashes.
Despite these allegations, Delhi Police maintained that the videos circulating online regarding Tuesday’s events did not reflect the actual situation and reiterated that no incident of stone-pelting or police action had occurred that day. Officials appealed to the public to verify information through official government and police communication channels before sharing content on social media.
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The protest at Jantar Mantar continues under heightened security, with authorities closely monitoring the situation to ensure public safety while allowing peaceful demonstrations within the framework of the law. The developments have once again highlighted the growing challenge of misinformation on social media during sensitive public events, prompting police to emphasize the importance of relying on verified and official updates.
