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Delhi Police rejects social media claims Jantar Mantar shut for protests
Delhi Police rejects social media claims Jantar Mantar shut for protests
Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed as false and misleading social media claims that Jantar Mantar has been locked or closed for protests. The police said the site remains available for authorised peaceful…
The Story in Brief
Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed as false and misleading social media claims that Jantar Mantar has been locked or closed for protests. The police said the site remains available for authorised peaceful demonstrations in line with the Supreme Court's directions and the Delhi Police Standard Operating Procedure issued to comply with the court order.
The existing SOP allows a gathering of up to 1,000 people at the protest site, subject to approval from the competent authority. The police urged citizens not to believe or circulate unverified information and to rely only on official communications.
The Indian Opinion
A familiar pattern repeats: unverified posts on social media trigger a police clarification that only reinforces existing rules. The real story here is not whether Jantar Mantar is open, it remains open for up to 1,000 people, but how quickly unsubstantiated claims spread. Citizens should ask: did the posts cite any official order or denial? If not, the onus is on platforms and users to pause before sharing.
Source: thehansindia.com
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