'False And Misleading': Delhi Police Debunks Video Claiming Reservation Protest At Jantar Mantar

The Delhi Police on Sunday dismissed as “false and misleading” a video circulating on social media that purportedly showed a large gathering protesting over reservation reforms at Jantar Mantar on August 23.In a post on X, the DCP New Delhi said no permission had been granted for any such protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday.#FactCheck The video circulating regarding heavy gathering protesting on the issue of reservation reforms at Jantar Mantar as on 23rd August is false and misleading. No permission has been granted to anyone in this regard for 23rd Aug at Jantar Mantar.It is further…— DCP New Delhi (@DCPNewDelhi) August 23, 2026 The police further clarified that no protest related to the issue was taking place at the venue. It also said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which replaced Section 144 of the CrPC, were already in force across the New Delhi district.Under the orders, protest marches, processions, demonstrations and assemblies involving five or more people are prohibited.The Delhi Police urged citizens not to amplify, forward or share unverified information circulating on social media.What Is Khan Chacha Roll? Rahul Gandhi Enjoys Delhi's Famous Frankie With Pellet Gun Victim From NEET Protest At Sansad Marg It also warned that legal action could be initiated against people found creating or disseminating fake news.The clarification came amid the circulation of the video claiming that a large gathering had assembled at Jantar Mantar in connection with demands related to reservation reforms. Police said the claim was not based on the situation at the venue on August 23.