New Delhi, 13 October 2026: Delhi Police has adopted a strict stance regarding the recent protests in the national capital and the rumors being spread on social media. The 'Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations' (IFSO) unit of Delhi Police has registered four FIRs against social media handles for spreading falsehoods and creating atmosphere.
Request to deploy 273 companies in Delhi
According to reports, keeping in mind the protests and the festive season, the police have requested the Home Ministry to deploy 273 companies in Delhi for security purposes. Four FIRs have been registered regarding fake posts.
Meanwhile, Delhi Police has removed more than 200 misleading and baseless posts. Nearly 100 social media handles (including Pakistan-based handles) are under police surveillance for allegedly spreading false rumours. These steps have been taken after four FIRs were registered in connection with the protests at Barakhamba.
Pakistanis interested in Delhi demonstration
According to sources, investigation has revealed that some social media handles of Pakistan are also actively involved in spreading anti-India sentiments and inciting tension from across the border.
As part of this online propaganda campaign that began on October 10, some Pakistan-based users are said to be adopting Indian names to spread misleading videos and fake news, giving the impression that the posts are coming from within the country.
200 posts on social media were removed
Police sources said that several false reports regarding deaths during the protests on October 10 were also spread by these handles. Apart from this, so far about 200 such social media posts have been removed which have created unrest among the public or spread rumours. Police is carrying out a thorough investigation in this matter with the help of cyber cell and possible aspects related to Pakistan are also being investigated.
Appeal to be careful on social media
Delhi Police has launched an awareness campaign against foreign or fake social media handles spreading misleading and false information and has advised people to rely only on official information. He has also appealed to the people not to share any such post which could spoil the environment.
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