Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Delhi Violence: Social Media, WhatsApp Groups Scrutinized
There was some trouble in a place called Turkman Gate in Delhi.
The police are looking into if social media influencers and WhatsApp groups had something to do with it.
They are also making sure the area is safe, especially before Friday prayers.
The police say they only removed illegal buildings and did not touch a mosque, as some people thought.
They even showed pictures from the air to prove it.
The police also talked to many community leaders to explain what they were doing.
Police investigating social media influencers and WhatsApp groups' role in Delhi violence.
Security tightened in Turkman Gate ahead of Friday prayers.
Police met with 120 maulvis to clarify that only illegal encroachments were removed.
Aerial footage shared by police shows the mosque was not demolished.
Additional force to be deployed to maintain peace in the area.
- Who
- Residents, police, and community leaders in Turkman Gate, Delhi
- What
- Investigation into social media influencers and WhatsApp groups linked to violence
- When
- Not specified, but ahead of 'Jumme ki Namaz' on Friday
- Where
- Turkman Gate, Delhi
- Why
- To understand the triggers of the violence and prevent further unrest
- Location
- Turkman Gate, Delhi
- Incident Date
- Not specified
- Security Measures
- Tightened, additional force deployed
- Mosque Status
- Not demolished, per police
- Community Leaders Involved
- 120 maulvis met by police