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Delhi Police Await X’s Response Before Advancing Rana Ayyub Investigation

Police told the Saket court the FIR cannot progress until X provides details of Ayyub’s 2016-17 account.

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On January 25, the Saket court directed the Delhi Police to book Rana Ayyub. (X)
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Overview

  • On January 27, Delhi Police registered an FIR under IPC sections 153A, 295A and 505 over alleged 2016-17 tweets insulting Hindu deities.
  • Complainant Advocate Amita Sachdeva said Ayyub’s posts caused her distress and urged full incorporation of her complaint into the FIR.
  • Investigators issued four notices to X between January and April under Section 91 of the CrPC seeking the account’s ownership and content details.
  • The disputed tweets are no longer available on the platform and police say they cannot proceed without X’s cooperation.
  • The Saket court has set July 30, 2025 for the next action taken report, when police must update on X’s response.