Delhi Police has initiated action to curb the spread of misinformation and rumours during ongoing protests in the national capital, leading to the removal of approximately 300 social media posts. Sources within the police department indicated on Monday that these posts were identified as potentially inciting public unrest or disseminating false information.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that this operation is part of a broader monitoring effort by the Delhi Police across various social media platforms. The move underscores the authorities’ concern over the role of digital platforms in shaping public discourse, particularly during periods of heightened civil activity.
The recent action follows the apprehension of a 24-year-old man identified as Nadeem Ahmed. He was arrested for allegedly employing artificial intelligence tools to create and circulate a fabricated video. This video falsely depicted a police officer engaging in sexual harassment of a woman journalist during a protest related to the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar.
Police stated that Ahmed’s alleged actions aimed to portray a police personnel in an objectionable and false light. This specific case is being investigated independently, separate from any existing allegations of sexual harassment that women journalists may have brought forward against police personnel.
The Delhi Police have also formally approached the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, requesting the removal of content deemed objectionable and misleading in connection with the ongoing protests. This engagement with social media companies highlights a coordinated approach to managing online narratives.
The comprehensive social media monitoring initiative by the police is strategically designed to identify and address fabricated content, misleading claims, and any posts that could potentially disrupt public order. Police teams are actively scanning online platforms for such material.
Further actions are being undertaken against content that is found to be actively spreading misinformation or attempting to incite unrest among the public. This systematic approach involves continuous surveillance and swift responses to emerging digital threats that could impact law and order.
The Chenab Times News Desk