'False, Misleading': Delhi Police Fact-Checks Videos Claiming Nail-Fitted Batons Used On Protesting Students
'False, Misleading': Delhi Police Fact-Checks Videos Claiming Nail-Fitted Batons Used On Protesting Students Published By, Last Updated: July 21, 2026, 14:53 IST Several videos and
'False, Misleading': Delhi Police Fact-Checks Videos Claiming Nail-Fitted Batons Used On Protesting Students Published By, Last Updated: July 21, 2026, 14:53 IST Several videos and images circulating on social media claimed that police used batons fitted with nails to disperse protesters and bring the situation under control Delhi Police fact-checks post claiming batons fitted with nails used on protesting students | Image credit: X/@vannumeena0 Videos circulating on social media showing that cops used batons fitted with iron nails against students during yesterday’s protests are “false and misleading“, said Delhi Police on Tuesday, adding the visuals are not related to the said demonstration. The clarification came a day after a massive student protest erupted in Delhi over alleged irregularities in the Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 examination. Several videos and images circulating on social media claimed that police used batons fitted with nails to disperse protesters and bring the situation under control. Reposting one such clip on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), the Delhi Police cautioned the public against circulation of fake news on social media. It also urged citizens to refrain from sharing unverified claims and information. “The videos circulating on social media alleging that police used batons fitted with nails during yesterday’s protest are false and misleading.
These videos are not related to yesterday’s protest", the statement read. FAKE NEWS ALERTThe videos circulating on social media alleging that police used batons fitted with nails during yesterday’s protest are false and misleading. These videos are not related to yesterday’s protest. Citizens are advised not to spread unverified information and to… Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) July 21, 2026 “Citizens are advised not to spread unverified information and to verify facts before sharing or forwarding content on social media. Appropriate legal action will be taken against individuals found spreading rumours or misinformation", it added. About The Protests The protests –– led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) –– commenced at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Monday to demand accountability from the government and seek the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Amid the demonstrations, a delegation of the CJP met with Union Health Minister and senior BJP leader JP Nadda at his residence to discuss the issue. CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka touted three key demands before the minister: 1. Compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide after the NEET paper leak, 2.
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