NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed social media claims alleging that Jantar Mantar has been locked or shut for protests, calling the reports “entirely false, misleading and devoid of facts.“In a clarification, the police said Jantar Mantar continues to remain an authorised venue for holding peaceful and approved demonstrations.Delhi Police said that, as per the Supreme Court’s order and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued in compliance with it, a maximum of 1,000 people are permitted at the venue.Police said permissions are granted by the competent authority after receiving a formal application from organisers or individuals, subject to compliance with prescribed terms and conditions.According to news agency ANI, Delhi Police also urged citizens not to believe or share unverified information and advised them to rely only on official communication for accurate updates.Earlier, leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi demanded an independent Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee to investigate the alleged police action against student protesters.In a post on X, Gandhi called for an impartial probe into the alleged use of force against students during the July 20 protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.“Students deserve justice. An independent SC monitored high powered committee must be constituted to probe brutalities against our students,” Gandhi said.Gandhi also shared a video purportedly showing the police action against protesters.The clip shows police personnel lathi-charging demonstrators and appears to capture a man in civilian clothes allegedly forcefully pushing a student protester carrying the Indian flag onto the road during the crackdown.(With agency inputs)