Delhi Police File FIRs Over Fake Social Media Posts
Delhi Police IFSO unit registers multiple FIRs against handles spreading false narratives and anti-India content during recent protests.
The Delhi Police's Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit has taken decisive action by registering more than four First Information Reports (FIRs) against various social media handles. These accounts are accused of spreading false narratives and attempting to destabilize the national atmosphere during recent protests.
Foreign Interference and Fake Narratives
Investigations have revealed a coordinated effort to spread anti-India sentiments. Intelligence inputs indicate that several Pakistani social media handles have been actively involved in circulating misinformation. On October 10, these accounts allegedly shared fraudulent reports claiming fatalities during the protests to incite public anger.
The police have noted a deceptive tactic where users operating from Pakistan are posing as Indian citizens to circulate fake videos and misleading news. To combat this digital unrest, authorities have already taken down approximately 500 social media posts that were identified as spreading rumors or attempting to provoke public disorder.
Legal Action Amidst Political Protests
This crackdown on digital misinformation coincides with significant legal developments following Monday's political march. The Delhi Police have also registered multiple FIRs regarding alleged violations of prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
The police stations involved in these filings include:
- Connaught Place
- Tilak Marg
- Barakhamba
- Mandir Marg
The Supreme Court Challenge
The protests were part of a march led by INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, moving towards the Supreme Court. The group is challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
A petition has been filed by 11 prominent opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Akhilesh Yadav, and Tejashwi Yadav, seeking an examination of how the poll panel implemented decisions regarding the electoral-roll revision. However, the Supreme Court Registry has flagged 14 defects in the writ petition.
The Registry has specifically requested clarification on why private individuals, including Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and two Election Commissioners, were named as respondents in the petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution.