Delhi Police Summons Influencer, Flags 10 Accounts Over Turkman Gate Violence
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Moneycontrol•08-01-2026, 17:45
Delhi Police Summons Influencer, Flags 10 Accounts Over Turkman Gate Violence
- •Delhi Police summoned a female social media influencer for spreading false rumours about the demolition of Faiz-e-Elahi Mosque near Turkman Gate.
- •Police identified 10 social media accounts, including one named Salman, actively circulating misleading content that triggered violence.
- •The rumours falsely claimed the mosque was razed during a court-ordered anti-encroachment drive, leading to stone-pelting at police personnel.
- •Additional CP Nidhin Valsan clarified that only illegal encroachments were cleared, and the mosque was not damaged; he had met Maulvis beforehand.
- •Police are monitoring social media, appealing to the public to verify information, and have arrested 10 people for the violence.
Why It Matters: Delhi Police acts against social media misinformation causing Turkman Gate violence, urges public to verify news.
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