India, Oct. 18 -- The Delhi Police has identified over 37 social media accounts, including 17 linked to right-wing groups, for allegedly circulating misinformation, rumours, and fabricated videos related to the ongoing SIR protests and has filed FIRs in connection with the matter, an officer said on Sunday.

The officer, who wished to remain anonymous, said police have so far taken action under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against 17 accounts for allegedly inciting the public and disrupting law and order.

Police have also issued notices to social media platforms to take down the alleged posts, the officer said.

Acting on one of the FIRs, police said they have arrested social media users for allegedly cr...