Delhi Police scan Pakistan social media posts after CJP Jantar Mantar protest turns violent

Delhi Police have launched an investigation into social media posts linked to Pakistani handles following the violence during the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, while registering multiple FIRs and detaining more than 70 people in connection with the unrest.

According to a News18 report, investigators are examining whether misinformation circulated on social media contributed to the escalation of tensions during the protest.

Officials are also probing the alleged conspiracy behind the violence and are looking into the possibility that outsiders may have played a role in provoking the clashes, the report said.

Police said the investigation is being carried out using CCTV footage, mobile phone videos and other digital evidence to identify those involved. Authorities added that legal action will be taken against all those found responsible.

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Multiple FIRs registered, over 70 detained

Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) said separate FIRs are being registered based on different complaints received after the violence.

According to the police, action is being initiated wherever complaints have been filed. According to the report, so far, more than 70 people have been detained for questioning as part of the investigation.

Officials said teams are carefully examining CCTV footage from the protest site along with videos recorded on mobile phones to identify those allegedly involved in stone-pelting and other acts of violence.

Police added that digital evidence collected from multiple sources will play a key role in identifying the accused and ensuring appropriate legal action.

Pakistan-linked social media handles under scanner

According to the News18 report, the probe has now expanded to examine the online circulation of misinformation related to the violence.

Investigators are tracing several social media posts that were allegedly shared from Pakistani handles. They are also examining whether rumours spread online had any role in fuelling tensions during the protest, the report said.

One viral post falsely claimed that seven protesters had died, 391 people were injured and 250 people had been arrested during the violence. Officials said these claims were inaccurate and are now part of the wider investigation into the spread of misinformation.

According to the report, Police said that if evidence emerges during the investigation pointing to the involvement of any political party or other individuals in inciting violence, appropriate legal action will be taken.

More than 50 police personnel injured

The report, citing, Delhi Police sources, said more than 50 police personnel were injured during incidents of stone-pelting and have been admitted to hospitals for treatment.

Among the injured are more than ten IPS and DANIPS officers who were deployed across different parts of New Delhi to control the situation, the report said.

According to the report, the number of injured personnel could rise further, as several officers and staff are still undergoing medical examination and treatment.

The investigation remains underway, with police continuing to analyse digital evidence, examine the alleged conspiracy behind the violence and register separate FIRs based on complaints received in connection with the incidents.