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Delhi Police Investigates July 20 Clashes
Delhi Police is investigating the July 20 clashes by examining digital evidence like videos, social media posts, and mobile records.
They are trying to find out if the violence was planned or happened suddenly.
Over 480 Pakistan-based social media handles are accused of spreading false information to cause trouble during protests.
The police are using advanced technology to check the authenticity of digital files and track the movements of suspects.
They are also looking into how people communicated and coordinated during the protests.
Delhi Police is investigating the July 20 clashes using digital forensics, including mobile records and social media analysis.
Over 480 Pakistan-based social media handles are accused of spreading misinformation to instigate violence.
The investigation aims to identify individuals involved in violence and determine if the incident was pre-planned.
Experts are authenticating digital files, metadata, timestamps, and geolocation for evidence.
Call Detail Records (CDRs) and mobile tower analysis are being used to reconstruct suspect movements and communication patterns.
- Who
- Delhi Police and Pakistan-based social media handles
- What
- Investigation into July 20 clashes and misinformation
- Where
- Delhi, India
- When
- July 20
- Why
- To identify individuals involved in violence and determine if the incident was pre-planned or spontaneous
Delhi Police
Pakistan-Based Social Media Handles
Role in Misinformation
Delhi Police
Delhi Police claims over 480 Pakistan-based social media handles spread misinformation to instigate violence during protests.
Pakistan-Based Social Media Handles
No direct response from Pakistan-based handles, but they are accused of circulating rumours and fake posts.
Key facts
- Date of Clashes
- July 20
- Investigating Agencies
- Special Cell and Crime Branch
- Number of Suspected Handles
- 480
- Locations Under Investigation
- Parliament Street, Jantar Mantar, and adjoining areas
- Evidence Types
- Videos, social media, mobile records, CCTV footage, livestreams
Quotes
Delhi Police officer
Officer posting on police social media
“"We have noticed that misinformation is being circulated on various social media platforms. So far, we have identified over 480 Pakistani social media handles that are taking advantage of the current situation to spread rumours."”
rediff.com
“"Teams will investigate videos uploaded on various social media platforms, besides content circulated on messaging application groups,"”
rediff.com
Sources
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