Delhi Police on Sunday, 11 October 2026, formally debunked a viral social media video in which an individual falsely claimed to be a Delhi Police Sub-Inspector who had resigned from service to join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The force warned of legal action against those responsible for creating or circulating the misleading content.

What the Video Claimed

The video, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, features a man asserting he was a serving Sub-Inspector with Delhi Police who had quit his post to lend solidarity to the ongoing protest against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The claims were widely shared, drawing significant public attention.

What Delhi Police Found

'A video is being recirculated on social media in which an individual falsely claims to be a Delhi Police Sub Inspector who recently resigned from service to join the ongoing protest. Verification of Delhi Police records has revealed no Sub Inspector matching the details claimed in the video. The claim is therefore unverified and misleading,' the force said in an official statement.

Notably, this is not the first time the same video has surfaced. Delhi Police had already issued a clarification on 24 July 2026, when the identical video was circulated during the July students' protest and was similarly termed fake. The force noted that 'the same video is again being circulated with malicious intent.'

Legal Warning and Public Advisory

Officials cautioned the public not to share unverified information on social media and stated that legal action will be taken under applicable law against individuals found responsible for creating or spreading misleading content. 'The public is advised to rely only on verified official information and refrain from sharing unverified claims,' the statement added.

The Broader Protest Context

The incident unfolds against the backdrop of an organised demonstration in the national capital targeting the ECI and CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The protest was called by the CJP and saw demonstrators converge around Jantar Mantar.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police have registered over 20 FIRs in connection with attempts to forcibly stage protests in the capital. The cases cover offences including taking the law into one's own hands, obstructing official duties, and assaulting police personnel, according to the force.

With the same video now appearing for a second time in under three months, authorities face a recurring disinformation challenge tied to politically charged protests — one that officials say they intend to address through stricter legal enforcement.