Following the protests by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in New Delhi, the Delhi Police have reported a surge in AI-generated content spreading misleading claims on social media. The most recent example involved a video falsely alleging that 93 mobile phones were stolen from the protest site on Sunday.
After the video went viral, Delhi Police issued a clarification stating that the claim is completely false. Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) posted on X, 'This is factually incorrect that 93 mobile phones were stolen during the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar on 06.06.2026. Citizens are advised not to circulate unverified information and to rely on official sources for authentic updates.'
Police Response to AI Misinformation
DCP Sachin Sharma confirmed to The Tribune that multiple inaccurate claims were circulated during the protest and that AI-generated content is being shared to gain traction. 'We are removing such AI-generated content by issuing rebuttals on accounts posting such misinformation and disinformation regarding the protests,' Sharma said. He advised citizens not to spread such content further and to report it to authorities while remaining vigilant.
Sharma also noted that the social media team of the Delhi Police is monitoring the situation closely.
CJP Founder's Warning
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday thanked the 'thousands' of participants at the Jantar Mantar protest and warned that the agitation would continue if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was not removed from office or did not resign within seven days. The protest, held on Saturday, demanded Pradhan's resignation over alleged examination-related lapses. It drew participants from several states and featured speeches by students, educators, and activists criticizing the Centre's handling of education issues.
The Delhi Police continue to urge the public to rely on official sources for authentic updates and to avoid spreading unverified information.
