Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Rebuts Fake News Amid Protests
There was a big protest in Delhi about the NEET issue.
Some people shared videos and posts on social media saying the police were being violent.
The Delhi Police said many of these posts were fake or not related to the protest.
They have a special team to check these posts and videos.
The police are also looking into videos showing people attacking the police and damaging property.
They will take legal action against those who spread false information.
Delhi Police has rebutted 15 instances of fake news and misleading social media posts since the protest.
Protesters and police have blamed each other for violence during the march to Parliament on the NEET issue.
Delhi Police denied claims of assault on a 12-year-old girl, a woman protester, and the use of pellet guns or batons fitted with nails.
A viral audio clip allegedly featuring a manipulated voice of a senior police officer was rebutted by the police.
Delhi Police has constituted a dedicated fact-check team to analyze viral videos and posts related to the protest.
- Who
- Delhi Police and protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- What
- Rebuttal of fake news and misleading social media posts
- When
- July 22
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To counter misinformation and maintain law and order
Protesters' Claims
Delhi Police's Rebuttals
Assault on Protesters
Protesters' Claims
Protesters claim a 12-year-old girl and a woman were assaulted by police.
Delhi Police's Rebuttals
Delhi Police denies these claims, stating videos were either unrelated or shared out of context.
Use of Pellet Guns
Protesters' Claims
Protesters allege police used pellet guns or batons fitted with nails.
Delhi Police's Rebuttals
Delhi Police denies these allegations, stating they are false or misleading.
Death in Stampede
Protesters' Claims
Protesters claim a girl died in a stampede following a police lathicharge.
Delhi Police's Rebuttals
Delhi Police denies this claim, stating it is false.
- Date of Protest
- July 22
- Number of Fake Posts Rebutted
- 15
- Protest Issue
- NEET
- Protesters' Leader
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Fact-Check Team
- Dedicated team analyzing viral videos and posts
- Legal Action
- Against those spreading false information
