Overview
- Delhi Police said they arrested Mohd Imran, bringing the total number of people held to 12, including one juvenile, after stone-pelting during the MCD operation near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid.
- Five of the earlier accused were remanded to 13 days’ judicial custody by a Delhi court, with investigators continuing to identify additional suspects from footage and viral videos.
- Officers have identified about 10 social media influencers and several WhatsApp groups for allegedly spreading misleading claims, and a female influencer has been summoned for questioning.
- Police said a notice will be sent to Samajwadi Party leader Mohibbullah Nadvi to join the investigation, as teams review drone, CCTV and bodycam evidence and deploy forensic experts.
- MCD officials reported clearing roughly 36,000 sq ft of unauthorised structures and said aerial imagery shows the mosque was not damaged, while security has been tightened for Friday prayers.