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Critics amplified fake videos against ACP Bhagat to show 'bad faith?

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Checked 8 Oct 2026 · Updated 9 Oct 2026

Delhi Police arrested Nadeem Ahmed Ameen for circulating a fabricated video of ACP Vivek Bhagat, while the evidence does not link the critics or their supporters to the creation of this video.

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Critics amplified fake videos against ACP Bhagat to show 'bad faith'
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A complaint deserves a fair investigation — but should a verdict be declared before the facts are established? The controversy around ACP Vivek Bhagat has now…

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The Delhi Police arrested 17 protesters, including a woman journalist who had accused ACP Vivek Bhagat of sexual harassment, for demanding an FIR against the officer.

"17 protesters, including a woman journalist who had accused Mr Bhagat of sexually harassing and shoving her during the October 3 protest, were arrested by the Delhi Police." The Hindu, 2026-10-06

Delhi Police response: "The Parliament Street police had booked the protesters for allegedly staging a demonstration demanding registration of an FIR against the ACP." The Hindu

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Delhi Police arrested an independent journalist for circulating an AI-generated fake video and poster of ACP Vivek Bhagat on Instagram.WION
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Abhijeet Dipke posted on October 3 claiming a female journalist alleged that ACP Vivek Bhagat misbehaved with her.No reliable source found for this yet.

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Abhijeet Dipke and Saurav DasAbhijeet Dipke demanded the immediate arrest of ACP Vivek Bhagat following allegations of misconduct. The Wire
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police stated they arrested a self-claimed independent journalist for circulating a fabricated video portraying the officer in a bad light. ThePrint

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🔀 DOESN'T FOLLOW 👉 Delhi Police arrested Nadeem Ahmed Ameen for circulating a fabricated video of ACP Vivek Bhagat, while the evidence does not link the critics or their supporters to the creation of this video. 🔎 Full check: send this Reel to @checkthis.chat

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