Several misleading and old videos are circulating on social media amid the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest in Delhi. One viral claim alleges that Delhi Police opened fire on protesters, killing 13 people. However, Delhi Police has labelled the firing video fake and said it is not from Delhi.
In a post on its official X account, Delhi Police issued a “FAKE VIDEO ALERT”, rejecting the claim of police firing and warning that legal action could be taken against those spreading misleading content.
Another video, shared with the claim that a large crowd had gathered at Jantar Mantar at 7 am, reportedly shows an earlier protest held on July 20. The person who shared it later deleted the post, according to the information provided.
Factly has also reported that a video showing police allegedly assaulting students was wrongly linked to the current CJP protest. Fact-checking website LatestLY likewise rejected the claim that 13 people had died.
These videos highlight the risks of sharing unverified content during politically sensitive events. Readers should check the original source, date and location before forwarding any video. Reverse image searches and official police updates can help identify misleading claims.
No reliable confirmation of deaths in the alleged Delhi firing has been provided in the supplied information. Readers should avoid treating the viral claim as fact unless credible sources independently verify it.
