The Delhi Police refuted a viral social media claim alleging the detention of three boys at Nizamuddin Police Station for carrying food to Jantar Mantar. Responding to the post, the DCP South East Delhi clarified that the claim was false and misleading. The police explained that the vehicle was stopped for routine security checks, not to detain individuals carrying food items.
The police detailed that the occupants’ identities were being verified when the driver abruptly left with the vehicle and belongings. The occupants mentioned that the food was intended for protestors at the protest site. The police emphasized that the officers were conducting standard verification procedures and were unaware of the food’s destination until after the driver had left.
Rejecting accusations of wrongful detention, the Delhi Police asserted that the officers were following standard verification protocols. The official clarification from the DCP, South East District, Delhi Police aimed to address the misinformation surrounding the alleged detention of the youths.
