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Turkman Gate Demolition Row: Rumours Trigger Violence, CCTV Busts Social Media Lies

Turkman Gate Demolition Row: Rumours Trigger Violence, CCTV Busts Social Media Lies

Business Today
Business Today
  • New Delhi,
  • Jan 9, 2026,
  • Updated Jan 9, 2026, 1:42 PM IST

What began as an anti-encroachment drive at Turkman Gate spiralled into violence after rumours of a mosque demolition spread rapidly online. CCTV footage and police body-cam videos later revealed that the mosque was neither entered nor damaged. Investigators say misinformation, religious provocation and social media videos triggered stone-pelting on police personnel. YouTuber Salman and social media influencer Aiman Rizvi are under scrutiny for allegedly amplifying false claims. With multiple arrests made and more videos under examination, the crackdown continues. Meanwhile, the Jama Masjid area faces a court-ordered survey, ensuring the controversy is far from over.

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