400 Pakistani reporters reinstated after NEET protests against Op-Sindoor and blocked: Delhi Police | India News

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Thursday said it has identified and blocked over 400 Pakistani social media platforms allegedly spreading misinformation and rumors amid ongoing protests, urging people not to fall for fake content circulating online.Addressing the media, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sumit Jha said that the same social media accounts were also active during Operation Sindoor and are now trying to use the current situation to provoke people and distract students.“We have noticed that there are some attempts to spread misinformation on social media. To date, more than 400 Pakistani social media platforms have been identified that are taking advantage of this situation and spreading fake content and rumors. They are blocked. These are the same social networks that were active during Operation Sindoor. Their only purpose is to provoke people and especially to distract the attention of students.”Jha appealed to the public, especially students and parents, not to be influenced by unverified posts, edited videos or content posted by anonymous accounts.“I urge you that for the safety of children, do not provoke any fake publications, edited videos or any publications made by anonymous people. Please check your facts before publishing any post. Don’t spread rumors and don’t let any anti-social elements control your emotions.”He also confirmed that the police respect the right of citizens to peacefully protest.“Remember that it is your right to peacefully protest and Delhi Police respects that right.”