NEW DELHI: Over 300 Twitter handles have been generated from Pakistan to disrupt the tractor rally proposed by protesting farmers on Republic Day, claimed Delhi Police on Sunday. “[These] handles have been generated from Pakistan during January 13 to 18 to disrupt the tractor rally by farmers only by misleading people. There are inputs about the same from different agencies too.
It will be a challenging task for us but the rally will be conducted amid tight security after the Republic Day parade is over,” Deependra Pathak, Special Commissioner of Police (Intelligence), said at a press conference. Detailing the plan for the tractor parade, Pathak said the rally on Tuesday will be conducted amid tight security after the Republic Day celebrations conclude. He said that there was a threat perception that Pakistan-based terrorist groups can create some trouble during the rally.
“Mischievous elements can create a law and order situation. The 308 Twitter handles originating from Pakistan have been pushing hashtags linked to the farmers’ protest and the tractor rally,” he added. The Delhi Police also released the list of some of these Twitter accounts.
According to police, these proxy accounts were created to bolster the #SupportKhalistan campaign on the social media platform. It also added that support for these campaigns are coming from Pakistan in two forms, one direct and open and the other disguised as accounts from different countries.
Avoid travel to Delhi, urge Haryana districts
Authorities in Sonipat and Panipta districts of Haryana have issued advisories against unnecessary travel towards Delhi over the next couple of days in view of the tractor parade by protesting farmer unions. On Sunday, thousands of tractors were seen on the highways heading towards Delhi, resulting in traffic congestion at several points