• Source:JND
HighLights
  1. Delhi Police blocked over 400 Pakistan-linked social media accounts.
  2. Accounts spread fake, AI-generated content on CJP protest
  3. Used deepfakes, manipulated visuals to mislead public.

As the investigation regarding the use of fake and manipulated content on social media intensifies linked to the CJP protest, the Delhi police claimed that it has blocked at least 400 Pakistan-linked accounts as part of the probe.The police have identified several fake and AI-generated content connected to the CJP protest demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

In a press briefing, DCP Central Rohit Rajbir Singh said, "Our investigation also revealed that some social media accounts operated from Pakistan are spreading fake content. Delhi Police, in collaboration with the concerned agencies, is continuously working to identify more such accounts. More than 400 such handles have been identified so far and blocked for spreading AI-generated content, deepfake videos, edited photos and other false content related to the protests. Some such handles were also found active in spreading fake information during Operation Sindoor. These social media accounts tried to mislead people by editing official statements of several senior officers and manipulating visual content."

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The police said these accounts were attempting to take advantage of the situation by circulating misinformation and misleading posts, urging students and the public not to fall prey to unverified content.

The key findings of the investigation are as follows:

Manipulation Techniques Used: The blocked handles utilised AI-generated content, deepfake videos, manipulated visuals, and edited photos to spread deceptive narratives.

Misleading Official Statements: These accounts specifically targeted official communications, editing statements made by senior police officers to mislead the public.

Cross-Border Misinformation: Investigation revealed that several social media accounts operated from Pakistan are actively spreading fake content surrounding the protests.

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400+ Handles Blocked: Delhi Police, alongside partner agencies, identified and blocked over 400 rogue social media handles involved in generating and circulating false information.

No Deaths Reported On July 20: During a press briefing, DCP Central Rohit Rajbir Singh said that there were no death during the Cockroach Janata Party's "Sansad Chalo" March on July 20.

 


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