Delhi Police Blocks 480 Pakistan-Linked Handles, Warns Students Against Fake News

<p>Delhi Police has blocked 480 social media handles operating from Pakistan, alleging that they were spreading fake news and propaganda in a coordinated manner amid the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest.</p> <p>The police urged students and young people to exercise caution while consuming information online.</p> <h2><strong>Police Warn Students Against Rumours</strong></h2> <p>According to Delhi Police, the identified social media accounts were involved in spreading misinformation related to the protests.</p> <p>The police appealed to students and youth not to rely on rumours or unverified content.</p> <p>"Do not rely on rumors and misleading information; seek information only from official sources. Do not share any suspicious or inflammatory posts without verification," the police said.</p> <h2><strong>Mobile Internet Suspended Near Jantar Mantar</strong></h2> <p>Meanwhile, the Union Home Ministry has suspended mobile internet services within a 1.5-kilometre radius of Jantar Mantar until 12 midnight on July 23.</p> <p>The latest order, issued under the provisions of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, and the Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024, was approved by the Union Home Secretary.</p> <p>According to the order, the suspension has been extended until Thursday midnight to ensure public safety and prevent any public emergency.</p> <p>The ministry has issued five such orders suspending mobile internet services in the area since July 17.</p> <h2><strong>PM Announces Fast-Track Courts</strong></h2> <p>Amid the continuing protests over the alleged NEET paper leak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the government has decided to establish fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leak cases.</p> <h2><strong>CJP Says Accountability Question Remains</strong></h2> <p>The Cockroach Janata Party reiterated its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, saying the Prime Minister's announcement did not address the issue of accountability.</p> <p>Responding to the announcement, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka welcomed the decision but said it came after nearly a month and a half of protests.</p> <p>"It's good that after a month and a half of protests, the Prime Minister has finally taken notice. Perhaps his foreign tour is over and he's returned to India, which is a good thing," Ranka said.</p> <p>He added that the announcement did not answer the central question behind the repeated examination paper leaks.</p>

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