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Crime
Noida Police Refute Communal Violence Allegations, File FIR Over False Social Media Post
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 09:40 AM
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The Noida police have dismissed allegations of communal violence and have lodged a First Information Report against a misleading social media post that sparked the claims.
Noida police said there is no evidence to support recent claims of communal clashes in the city and have formally rejected the allegations. The department issued a statement emphasizing that no incidents of violence were reported by law‑enforcement agencies or local administration.
The police have registered a First Information Report against the individual or group that circulated a misleading post on social media, which alleged that communal riots were underway. Investigators are tracing the source of the post and will take appropriate legal action under the Indian Penal Code for spreading false information.
Authorities urged the public to verify information before sharing it online, warning that unfounded rumors can create panic and communal tension. The police continue to monitor the situation and have assured residents that law and order remain intact in Noida.
The police have registered a First Information Report against the individual or group that circulated a misleading post on social media, which alleged that communal riots were underway. Investigators are tracing the source of the post and will take appropriate legal action under the Indian Penal Code for spreading false information.
Authorities urged the public to verify information before sharing it online, warning that unfounded rumors can create panic and communal tension. The police continue to monitor the situation and have assured residents that law and order remain intact in Noida.