New Delhi: Intelligence agencies and the Delhi Police have stepped up monitoring of various social media accounts after uncovering what they describe as a Pakistani toolkit activated to spread disinformation and incite unrest during ongoing protests in the national capital. According to security officials, multiple digital handles operating from abroad have been deployed to circulate fabricated reports, edited videos, and false claims designed to escalate tensions on the ground.
The disinformation campaign includes baseless allegations claiming that police opened fire on demonstrators, that the military has entered Delhi, that thirteen young people lost their lives due to law enforcement actions, and that prominent political figures like Rahul Gandhi sustained injuries during the demonstrations. Law enforcement authorities are closely tracking these digital networks and evaluating legal measures to address the dissemination of inflammatory and destabilizing content.
Meanwhile, security remains tight across Central Delhi following recent flash demonstrations. Police detained several activists after unauthorized protests broke out near Jantar Mantar following the central government's decision to de-notify the venue as an authorized site for agitations. Heavy barricading and deployments of paramilitary forces remain active in the area as authorities continue to enforce assembly regulations and monitor potential security risks.