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Delhi Police says viral Jantar Mantar protest video is old footage
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 12:38 PM
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The police clarified that a widely shared video of a Jantar Mantar protest is archival material, not a recent clip related to the ongoing SIR controversy.
Delhi Police on Wednesday issued a fact‑check after a video of a protest at Jantar Mantar began circulating on social media. The clip, which many users claimed showed a fresh demonstration linked to the current SIR row, was examined by the police’s cyber cell. Officials confirmed that the footage dates back to an earlier period and does not represent a recent gathering.
The police statement, posted on its official Twitter handle, urged the public to verify the source of such videos before sharing them. It also warned that spreading outdated or misleading material could fuel unnecessary tension amid the ongoing debate surrounding the SIR issue.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact date of the original recording but emphasized that the visual content was unrelated to any present‑day protest at the historic site. The clarification comes as the Jantar Mantar area continues to be a focal point for political rallies and public dissent.
The incident highlights the growing challenge for law‑enforcement agencies in curbing misinformation online, especially when it involves high‑profile locations and contentious political matters.
The police statement, posted on its official Twitter handle, urged the public to verify the source of such videos before sharing them. It also warned that spreading outdated or misleading material could fuel unnecessary tension amid the ongoing debate surrounding the SIR issue.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact date of the original recording but emphasized that the visual content was unrelated to any present‑day protest at the historic site. The clarification comes as the Jantar Mantar area continues to be a focal point for political rallies and public dissent.
The incident highlights the growing challenge for law‑enforcement agencies in curbing misinformation online, especially when it involves high‑profile locations and contentious political matters.