New Delhi, July 30 -- The Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed rumors circulating on social media, claiming that Jantar Mantar has been closed for protests. According to Delhi Police, these claims are entirely false, misleading, and devoid of facts.

"It is officially clarified that Jantar Mantar remains an active and authorized site for peaceful and aurhorised demonstrations," the Delhi Police said.

As per the Supreme Court Order and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Delhi Police thereupon in compliance of it, a maximum of 1,000 persons may be permitted at the venue.

According to the Delhi police, permission for protests at Jantar Mantar is granted by the competent authority upon formal application by the concerned org...