A man walks past scattered belongings after the demolition of alleged encroachments near the Syed Faiz Elahi mosque at Turkman Gate area of New Delhi on January 7, 2025. (PTI)
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News1808-01-2026, 16:08

Delhi Police Probe Influencers Over Turkman Gate Demolition Violence Posts

  • Delhi Police summoned social media influencer Amen Rizvi for allegedly instigating posts during a demolition drive near Turkman Gate.
  • Police identified 10 mid-level influencers who made similar posts and are sending notices for statements.
  • Six more arrests made, bringing total to 11; 25 out of 35 suspects identified using CCTV and body-worn camera footage.
  • Samajwadi Party MP Mohibbullah Nadvi and YouTuber Salman are also being summoned for their alleged roles.
  • Violence erupted with stone-pelting after a group gathered and raised slogans during barricading of encroached land.

Why It Matters: Delhi Police are actively investigating social media influencers and others for inciting violence during a Turkman Gate demolition.

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