Netizens Fact-Check Delhi Police Fact Check on 'No Ban' on Food Delivery Apps
Delhi Police denied rumours of a blanket ban on food delivery services in New Delhi, despite apps citing local restrictions near Jantar Mantar protests over exam leaks. While police called the ban claims false and misleading, delivery apps faced limited access due to regulatory advisories. Netizens countered the police by sharing screenshots of the delivery apps.
Delhi Police on Friday, July 24, dismissed social media rumours of a blanket ban on food delivery services in the New Delhi area, even as journalists and users shared screenshots showing apps citing local restrictions near the ongoing Jantar Mantar protests. The official denial came hours after reports and visuals suggested disruptions in food deliveries to the protest site, where students have been demonstrating over alleged examination paper leaks. The episode highlights tensions between maintaining order and the flow of support to protesters.
Delhi Police Issues Clarification
In a post on X, Delhi Police stated that claims of an imposed ban on food delivery apps across New Delhi were "completely false, baseless, and misleading". The force urged citizens to avoid sharing unverified information and to rely on official channels. "Delhi Police has not imposed any ban on food delivery services in the New Delhi area," the post read. This statement followed an advisory issued earlier by authorities to app-based services, asking them to regulate operations in restricted zones including areas around Jantar Mantar. Supreme Court Can Never Deny Hearing of Any Case, Says CJI Surya Kant; Clarifies 'Don't Waste Our Time' Remark.
Delhi Police Has Not Imposed Any Ban on Food Delivery Services
🚨 FAKE NEWS ALERT 🚨
Rumours are circulating on social media claiming that Delhi Police has imposed a ban on food delivery app services across the New Delhi area.
This claim is completely false, baseless, and misleading. Delhi Police has not imposed any ban on food delivery…
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) July 24, 2026
Netizens Fact-Check Delhi Police's Fact Check
What is this then?https://t.co/BJ5sgrWjxn https://t.co/7CeS1FtDQv pic.twitter.com/hDBRzBh5Qq
— Vijaita Singh (@vijaita) July 24, 2026
Ab to sach bol de 🤌🏻🤌🏻 https://t.co/5UmJAMF7LH pic.twitter.com/jdGlFaKMdp
— Nivedita Shandilya (@Nivedita_Shan) July 24, 2026
Netizens Fact-Check Delhi Police Fact Check
Several journalists and social media users quickly pushed back. Vijaita Singh of The Hindu shared a screenshot appearing to show delivery restrictions and asked, “What is this then?". Nivedita Shandilya posted a similar image with the comment “Ab to sach bol de” (Now tell the truth). Other users, including an X user, pointed to Zomato messages citing "local restrictions". Senior journalist Ashutosh Mishra highlighted apparent inconsistency by posting side-by-side images, suggesting coordination issues between Delhi Police and Delhi Traffic Police.
X User Reacts to Delhi Police's Clarification
Then why does Zomato say, “Due to local restrictions”? https://t.co/8zmx129BCF pic.twitter.com/7W3eVoRzAc
— ΛIYΛZ 🇵🇸 (@aiy4z) July 24, 2026
Ashutosh Mishra Suggests Coordination Issues Between Delhi Police and Delhi Traffic Police
You guys need to talk to each other. pic.twitter.com/m3vUstvv2Y
— ASHUTOSH MISHRA (@JournoAshutosh) July 24, 2026
Background on the Protests
The demonstrations at Jantar Mantar by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) stem from allegations of irregularities in competitive exams, particularly medical entrances. Protesters have received food and supplies via delivery apps from supporters across the country. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS are in place in parts of New Delhi, with exceptions for the designated protest site. Delhi Police has intensified security and, in recent days, issued multiple clarifications against what it describes as misinformation campaigns linked to the protests. Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Gitanjali Angmo Defends Him After 26-Day Hunger Strike Ends, Urges Critics To ‘Have a Heart’.
Current Situation in Delhi
As of Friday evening, delivery services appeared limited or unavailable in the immediate protest vicinity due to the regulatory advisory, though no formal city-wide ban was confirmed. Delhi Police has not issued further details on the exact scope of restrictions in response to the questions raised. The force continues to monitor the situation and has reiterated its call for the public to verify facts directly from official sources.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 24, 2026 11:29 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
