WEB DESK
The Delhi police on Sunday appealed people not to believe in rumours circulating on social media, saying there has been no violence in southeast or west Delhi,
The appeal came amid panic in certain localities on Sunday evening over reports of fresh clashes following this week’s violence over the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) that has left 46 people dead and hundreds injured.
“Some unsubstantiated reports of tense situation in SouthEast & West District are being circulated on social media. It is to reiterate that these are all rumours. Don’t pay attention to such rumours. Delhi Police is closely monitoring accounts spreading rumours and taking action,” the police tweeted.
As social media users tweeted regarding reports of violence in various parts of the city including Tilak Nagar Rajouri Garden, Hari Nagar and Khayala, the Twitter handle of DCP West Delhi clarified that there was no truth behind it.
“A rumour has been noticed that there is some tension in Khyala-Raghubir Nagar area of West District. There is no truth behind it. All are requested to keep calm as the situation is absolutely normal & peaceful,” DCP West Delhi said.
Rumour is the biggest enemy, it said.
“Situation is normal throughout the city, senior officers are monitoring the situation. Some panic calls are coming, I would like to tell the people of Delhi to not pay heed to them,” Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa said.
“We’ve received some panic calls from West Delhi, South East Delhi, Madanpur Khadar, Rajouri Garden, Hari Nagar and Khayala. Please don’t entertain them. The situation is normal at these places. Police are monitoring social media and will take action against rumour-mongers,” he said.