Delhi Police has sent a notice to X seeking details of 30 social media accounts allegedly involved in circulating misleading videos and posts linked to a protest in Connaught Place, while two men have been arrested over alleged disorder during the demonstration.
The action follows a protest against SIR in the central Delhi business district. According to the report, the New Delhi district police are examining videos, reels and comments published online to determine whether footage from the protest was manipulated or presented in a misleading manner.
Police have asked X for the names of the account holders, registration details, contact numbers and email addresses associated with the 30 accounts under investigation. The information is expected to help investigators identify the people operating the accounts and establish their alleged role in disseminating the content.
The police are also investigating whether the videos circulating online accurately represent events at the protest. The report said officers suspect that some social media handles may have attempted to mislead the public by circulating fake videos or edited reels connected with the demonstration. No conclusion about the authenticity of individual videos has been announced in the supplied report.
Two men from Ghaziabad, identified as Shivam and Gaurav, have been arrested in connection with alleged disorder during the protest. Police are searching for three other people whose identities have reportedly been established. Investigators are questioning the arrested men and examining a video in which they were allegedly seen waving sticks.
According to the report, Shivam operates a mobile accessories stall in Connaught Place. Police said he arrived at the protest with Gaurav and others carrying sticks, claiming that they intended to protect themselves and prevent possible looting. The circumstances surrounding the video and the allegations against the arrested men remain part of the investigation.
The police inquiry extends beyond the 30 accounts. Officers are examining several posts containing alleged misinformation, objectionable videos and comments published after the protest. The investigation is intended to clarify whether the online material was connected to the disturbances and who was responsible for creating or sharing it.
A separate complaint by a woman journalist is also being examined by Delhi Police. She has sought registration of a case against Rahul Gandhi, alleging that she was pushed during an India bloc procession during a Supreme Court hearing on October 12. The complaint states that she was about 11 weeks pregnant at the time, suffered injuries and was admitted to hospital. The supplied report does not state whether an FIR has been registered or what action will follow the police inquiry.
The next steps in the main investigation will depend on the information sought from X, the examination of the seized or circulating online material and the questioning of the arrested suspects. Police are also continuing the search for the three other people allegedly involved in the Connaught Place disturbance.
