Delhi Police Block Over 400 Pakistan-Linked Accounts Spreading Deepfakes on Student Protests
Delhi Police identified and blocked over 400 social media accounts, reportedly operated from Pakistan, for spreading AI-generated deepfake videos, edited images, and false claims about the ongoing Jantar Mantar student protests. Authorities denied viral reports of a protester's death, confirming the individual was stable and receiving treatment. Some accounts had also circulated misinformation during a previous event, Operation Sindoor. Police are collaborating with other agencies to detect and curb further misinformation related to the protests.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 51/100.
Outlets measured: english, thestatesman, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 25 Jul, 08:28 am. Other outlets followed.