Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Delhi Police Arrests 16 in Turkman Gate Stone-Pelting Case
The Delhi Police have arrested 16 people for a stone-pelting incident in Turkman Gate.
They are keeping the area secure with extra police, drones, and cameras.
People can still go to Friday prayers at mosques without any problems.
The police are also looking into some social media influencers and a politician who might have spread false information about the incident.
The police are asking everyone to stay calm and only believe official news.
Some influencers say they were just sharing information and will cooperate if asked.
The police want to make sure everything is peaceful and under control.
Delhi Police have arrested 16 people, including Mohd Imran, for the Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident.
Security has been heightened with extra police, drone surveillance, and CCTV monitoring.
No restrictions have been imposed on Friday prayers at any mosque, with at least 30 people attending.
Police are investigating 10 social media influencers for spreading misinformation, with one influencer, Aimen Rizvi, summoned and another, Salman, under scrutiny.
The role of a Samajwadi Party MP is under scrutiny in connection with the incident, with his statements being examined.
- Who
- Delhi Police, 16 arrested individuals, social media influencers, Samajwadi Party MP, community members
- What
- Arrests in Turkman Gate stone-pelting case, heightened security, investigation into misinformation
- When
- January 9, 2024 (arrests), January 6, 2024 (incident)
- Where
- Turkman Gate, New Delhi
- Why
- To maintain law and order, prevent untoward incidents, and investigate the stone-pelting incident
Police and Authorities
Social Media Influencers and Community Members
Security Measures
Police and Authorities
Police have heightened security with extra personnel, drone surveillance, and CCTV monitoring to prevent untoward incidents.
Social Media Influencers and Community Members
Community members and social media influencers argue that the increased security measures are unnecessary and may cause unnecessary fear.
Misinformation
Police and Authorities
Police are investigating 10 social media influencers for allegedly circulating misleading or unverified information related to the incident.
Social Media Influencers and Community Members
Social media influencers like Aimen Rizvi claim they were only sharing information and not inciting violence, and that they will cooperate with the investigation if summoned.
- Arrested Individuals
- 16
- Security Measures
- High alert, drone surveillance, CCTV monitoring, additional forces near mosques
- Friday Prayers
- No restrictions imposed, structural safety of demolition site checked
- Social Media Influencers
- 10 identified, 1 summoned (Aimen Rizvi), another influencer (Salman) under scrutiny
- Samajwadi Party MP
- Role under scrutiny, statements being examined
- Friday Prayers Attendance
- At least 30 people
Sources
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