New Delhi, July 24 -- Delhi Police on Friday issued two clarifications refuting viral social media posts about the ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar. The force called the claims "false and misleading" and warned of strict legal action against those spreading fake content.

The police first addressed a viral video featuring a man who claimed to be a Delhi Police Sub-Inspector who had recently resigned from service to join the student demonstrations. Following an internal check, law enforcement confirmed no such officer exists on their official records.

In a post on its official X handle, Delhi Police said, "A video is being circulated on social media in which an individual claims to be a Delhi Police Sub-Inspector who had recently...