New Delhi, 📅 July 27, 2026 : The Delhi Police has begun issuing notices to several social media users, directing them to remove “abusive” and “illegal” posts targeting senior political leaders, including the Prime Minister, following the recent CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, official sources said on Monday.
The action comes after authorities launched a comprehensive review of content shared during and after the protest, examining posts, videos, comments, and other online material across multiple social media platforms for possible legal violations and their potential impact on public order.
Monitoring Online Content
According to a senior police officer, the exercise is part of an ongoing effort to curb unlawful online activity.
“It is a continuous process to take down objectionable and illegal content,” the officer said.
Dedicated teams are reportedly reviewing thousands of posts to identify content containing abusive language, misinformation, deepfakes, or material that may violate provisions of Indian law.
Over 480 Pakistan-Linked Handles Under Scanner
Police officials stated that investigators have identified more than 480 social media accounts allegedly linked to Pakistan that were actively spreading fake narratives, rumours, and AI-generated deepfake videos related to the Jantar Mantar demonstrations.
According to officials, these accounts were also allegedly active during Operation Sindoor, prompting investigators to widen the probe.
Authorities said technical teams are now examining the IP addresses associated with these accounts to determine their origin and possible coordination.
Round-the-Clock Surveillance
Delhi Police’s Social Media Monitoring Team has been maintaining continuous surveillance across online platforms to detect objectionable content linked to the protests.
Officials said every video and post is being carefully verified before action is initiated.
“Our teams are monitoring every single video properly, and we are issuing notices to social media handles involved in posting fake, deepfake and illegal content,” a senior officer said.
Notices Under the IT Act
Police confirmed that notices are being issued under the Information Technology (IT) Act, directing users to remove content considered abusive or unlawful. Authorities are also coordinating with social media platforms to seek action in accordance with applicable laws.
Officials indicated that the monitoring exercise will continue as investigators analyse additional digital evidence and identify more accounts suspected of spreading misleading or unlawful content.
Police Debunk Viral Deepfake
During the investigation, Delhi Police also dismissed a viral video claiming that DCP Sumit Jha had resigned over the student protests, describing it as completely fake and AI-generated.
To counter misinformation, the police released the officer’s authentic video footage and urged the public to verify information before sharing it online.
Investigation Continues
Officials said the investigation remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to examine online activity, trace the origin of misinformation, and take legal action wherever necessary under existing laws.
