Delhi Police Crackdown: 480 Pakistan-Linked Handles Blocked for Spreading Fake News on Student Protests
In a significant counter-intelligence move, Delhi Police has identified and blocked approximately 480 Pakistan-based social media accounts for attempting to exploit the ongoing student demonstrations in the national capital. Authorities revealed that these handles were actively disseminating false, misleading, and manipulated content to incite unrest and mislead the public amidst the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
In an official video statement, law enforcement officials urged students, parents, and citizens to remain vigilant, fact-check information, and refrain from amplifying unverified posts or provocative videos from anonymous online sources.
Pattern Identified: Same Handles Active During Operation Sindoor
Elaborating on the online disinformation campaign, Delhi Police highlighted that a substantial number of these blocked handles had previously been flagged for hostile digital activity during Operation Sindoor. The propaganda accounts aimed to hijack the narrative surrounding the demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, where students are demanding systemic educational reforms and accountability.
Police stressed that the main motive of these coordinated foreign networks is to create digital chaos, provoke emotional responses, and divert attention away from constructive dialogue.
Fact-Check Before Sharing: Police Issue Safety Guidelines for Youth
The police department is issuing a direct appeal to the student community to exercise extreme caution while navigating social media feeds during sensitive events. Key advisories issued by law enforcement include:
Verify Source Credibility: Avoid sharing graphics, videos, or claims originating from unverified or anonymous handles.
Beware of Manipulated Media: Cross-check viral videos with official police and government releases to spot edited or out-of-context footage.
Report Suspicious Content: Flag accounts attempting to incite violence or spread rumour-mongering content directly to cybercrime portals.
Pakistan Terming Student Demonstrations an "Internal Matter"
In a parallel diplomatic development, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs declined to issue official comments on the ongoing protests in New Delhi. Responding to media queries regarding the handling of demonstrations, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi maintained that the situation remains entirely an internal affair of India.
