Greater Noida, April 14 -- Gautam Buddha Nagar Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) on Tuesday said that over 350 people have been arrested in connection with the recent Workers' protests, alleging that several individuals were "misusing" social media platforms to spread rumours and misinformation.

Speaking to reporters, ACP Rajeev Narain Mishra said that a section of people had been actively circulating false information through newly created digital networks, including WhatsApp bots and social media platforms, and a case was filed against them.

He said, "We arrested over 350 people. Some were misusing social media, spreading rumours, and providing false information. Some were spreading misleading information through newly...