Delhi Police arrest 24 people for rumour-mongering after violence

New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Monday said they have arrested 24 people for spreading rumours on Sunday in the national capital.

“Two people have been arrested from the Central district, 21 people arrested from North West district and one person arrested from Rohini district in connection with rumour-mongering,” said Delhi Police.

Earlier, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) South Delhi had said that action has been initiated against 18 persons and 2 cases have been registered under relevant sections in connection with rumour-mongering.

Delhi Police: 2 people arrested from the Central district, 21 people arrested from the North West district and 1 person arrested from Rohini district, total of 24 persons arrested, in connection with rumour-mongering on 1st March https://t.co/dLANl7dBk5

— ANI (@ANI) March 2, 2020

Also, DCP South East Delhi said that action was initiated against rumour mongers who spread lies that Muslims were coming with swords towards Sharma Market on MB Road.

“The information found to be fake/rumour. Legal action is being taken,” the DCP said in a tweet from his official handle. Delhi was on the edge once again after rumours of communal tension/attacks spread on Sunday evening.

Rumour again, Action again: A call was received that “Sharma market MB Road TKD rumour fail rahi hai ki muslim talwar lekar aa rahe hain shop band karlo.” Found to be rumour/fake, Legal Action is being taken.
We again appeal don’t believe rumours. @DelhiPolice

— DCP South East Delhi (@DCPSEastDelhi) March 2, 2020

The Police have urged people not to believe in any rumours adding that the situation is normal across te city, including in the violence-affected area. The police said they are also monitoring social media platforms.

Briefing and Patrolling by Staff before the Friday Prayers. @DelhiPolice pic.twitter.com/MNQFdSOKoy

— DCP South East Delhi (@DCPSEastDelhi) February 28, 2020

According to the police, panic calls were received from several areas of Delhi on Sunday. This comes in the aftermath of the violence that erupted in north-east Delhi last week, in which at least 47 people died and around 200 sustained injuries.

Meanwhile, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah. (ANI)