CJP Protest: Surveillance notice sent to Jantar Mantar demonstrators? Delhi Police say it's 'fake and misleading’
A fake notice purportedly issued in the name of the Delhi Police has gone viral on social media, falsely claiming that authorities were using facial
A fake notice purportedly issued in the name of the Delhi Police has gone viral on social media, falsely claiming that authorities were using facial recognition technology to identify people present in the “prohibited area” near Jantar Mantar and Connaught Place. The viral message, which appears in the format of an official police notice, alleges that recipients were identified through CCTV footage and a Facial Recognition System (FRS). It further directs them to submit a written explanation within 48 hours, refrain from leaving the Capital Territory of Delhi without prior permission, and warns that their devices are under surveillance with “24 hours location access.” Reacting to the viral message, Delhi Police dismissed the notice as fabricated. This comes days after the July 20 CJP protest march to Parliament in the national capital, during which demonstrators demanded action over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, including the NEET-UG paper leak and resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan who tendered his resignation as Union Education Minister on July 25. The march witnessed heavy security deployment, traffic restrictions, and clashes between protesters and police. What the fake notice said Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What was the content of the fake notice related to the CJP protest?
⌵ The fake notice claimed that individuals were identified by CCTV and facial recognition technology near Jantar Mantar and ordered them to submit a written explanation, warning against leaving Delhi without permission. 2 Why did the Delhi Police dismiss the notice about facial recognition surveillance as fake? ⌵ Delhi Police stated the notice was misleading and false, clarifying that they do not unlawfully detain individuals or use facial recognition technology to restrict freedoms. 3 How did the CJP protest conclude, and what were the key outcomes? ⌵ The CJP protest concluded successfully with assurances from the government, resulting in the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the withdrawal of FIRs against protesters. 4 Should individuals trust unverified messages about surveillance from the police during protests? ⌵ No, individuals should verify information through official channels and avoid sharing unverified messages to prevent the spread of misinformation. 5 What assurances did the government provide to the CJP protesters? ⌵ The government assured compensation for NEET aspirants who died by suicide and agreed to withdraw FIRs against the protesters, leading to the withdrawal of their agitation. The fabricated notice attempted to create fear by warning recipients against leaving Delhi and threatening legal action for non-compliance.
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