Delhi Police EXPOSES fabricated AI Video, misleading assault claims at Jantar Mantar Protest

New Delhi, Oct 6: The Delhi Police on Tuesday (Oct 6) held an extensive media briefing directly addressing the ongoing security operations, detentions, and controversies surrounding the anti-CEC protests at Jantar Mantar. Senior law enforcement officials explicitly refuted allegations of high-handedness and outlined new regulatory protocols designed to maintain public order in the national capital.

 

 

 

 

 

Addressing viral social media reports concerning the physical mistreatment of female demonstrators, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), New Delhi, categorized the claims as completely baseless and misleading. According to the official police statement, all female demonstrators detained during the agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were handled exclusively by female personnel, adhering strictly to established legal protocols and respecting the dignity of the individuals involved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The briefing provided an update on the complaints lodged by three female journalists who alleged manhandling and sexual harassment by an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) during the October 3 demonstrations. The Delhi Police confirmed that the case has been officially transferred to the Crime Branch for a comprehensive and impartial investigation. Furthermore, the Delhi government has withheld the temporary current duty charge promotion of the accused officer pending the final outcome of the inquiry.

 

 

 

 

A significant portion of the press conference focused on the proliferation of digital misinformation aimed at escalating tensions. Officials revealed that investigators tracked down an individual who confessed to creating and disseminating fake CCTV footage using artificial intelligence tools on October 3.

 

According to the police, Cyber police station of New Delhi police registered an FIR in the case in view of the seriousness of the matter. During investigations it was revealed that an instagram channel, News Aaina is broadcasting this footage. We searched for the handler on basis of technical investigations and found out that he is a resident of Haroli, Haryana. Their team nabbed the news channel handler on October 5.

 

 

 

 

 

Initial investigations and his interrogations revealed that his name is Nadeem Ahmed, S/O Farukh Ahmed and he is 24 years old. He has stated that he is an independent journalist. When asked about his educational qualifications, he said he has studied up to class 10 from a madarassa in Saket, Delhi. When asked where he pursued his further education, he said he has failed the class 10 exam. He also stated that he started the channel during the CJP protests. When asked how and when he made the footage, he said he made the CCTV footage using the AI tools he has. He made the footage on October 3 and circulated it on October 4 and as a result, the protestors were aggressive when the protest took place on October 4.

 

Further, when questioned about the motive to make the footage, he said he wanted to malign the image of Delhi police, causing anarchy and spreading unrest so that the protestors would get instigated and riots would flare up. Now the police are probing into his source of funding and possible involvement of other accomplices. Delhi Police are also investigating whether this is a part of a larger, pre-planned conspiracy to instigate the protestors and cause riots.

 

He started the channel around April-May and presently has 24000 followers. Whether his followers are only in India or abroad too is being investigated. The police are now investigating as to from where he would collect information and to whom he would pass it on. Whether he was receiving instructions from someone is being investigated. His phone has been seized and being analysed to find out with whom he was in touch and which groups he was a member of. He has posted several videos related to this in the past too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To prevent overlapping and physical friction between media personnel and law enforcement during tense security situations, the Delhi Police highlighted a newly issued advisory for journalists covering public protests:

 

• Mandatory Identification: All media professionals operating at protest sites are required to carry and visibly display valid organizational identity cards or official PIB/DIP accreditation cards at all times.

 

• Positional Separation: Journalists have been advised to maintain a safe and reasonable distance from active crowds, ensuring their positioning clearly distinguishes them from demonstrators and does not obstruct ongoing police operations.

 

The briefing concluded with an assurance that while peaceful assembly at designated spots like Jantar Mantar is permitted under legal regulations, any attempt to bypass security cordons, breach barricades, or march towards restricted areas like the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters will be met with necessary lawful detentions to ensure public safety.