State vs. Unknown persons — Alleged spreading of misinformation regarding police firing at Delhi rally

The Delhi Police is investigating multiple social media handles for allegedly disseminating false information claiming that police opened fire at a rally. Authorities have indicated that at least one of the handles involved in circulating these claims has been traced to an IP address in Pakistan.

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News14 Oct 2026

Delhi protests: Pak-linked handles under probe for fake claims of police firing

The Delhi Police is investigating social media handles allegedly spreading rumours and inflammatory content during protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation in the national capital. The probe has traced the IP address of at least one suspicious handle to Pakistan, police said on Wednesday.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Delhi Police are investigating social media accounts allegedly linked to Pakistan for spreading false reports about police firing during a rally.
Who:: The Delhi Police are investigating these digital accounts.
When:: Reported on 14 Oct 2026.
Where:: Delhi.
Why:: Authorities suspect these accounts spread misinformation regarding police actions during a protest rally.
What it means:: The police are now conducting an official inquiry into the origin and nature of these online claims.

The Times of India

News12 Oct 2026

Delhi Police warns of action over fake claim of firing at Rahul Gandhi rally; 300 posts taken down

Delhi Police on Monday warned of strict legal action against a social media handle for allegedly spreading false claims that police had opened fire at a rally l

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Delhi Police removed online posts falsely claiming a shooting occurred at a rally.
Who:: The Delhi Police is the agency investigating the matter involving unknown people.
When:: Reported on 12 Oct 2026.
Where:: Delhi.
Why:: The action was taken because the police warned that spreading false claims about a firing is illegal.
What it means:: The police have removed hundreds of posts to stop the spread of misinformation regarding the event.

The New Indian Express

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