New Delhi, July 30: Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed social media claims that Jantar Mantar had been locked or closed for protests, calling the reports "completely false, misleading and devoid of facts."

In an official clarification, the police said Jantar Mantar continues to function as an authorised venue for peaceful demonstrations in accordance with the Supreme Court's directions and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) framed under those orders.

The police stated that a maximum of 1,000 participants can be permitted at the site. Permission is granted by the competent authority after organisers or individuals submit a formal application and comply with the prescribed terms and conditions.

Delhi Police also urged citizens not to circulate unverified information and advised them to rely only on official sources for authentic updates.

The clarification comes amid a political row over the alleged police action against students protesting the NEET paper leak at Jantar Mantar on July 20.

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has demanded the constitution of an independent, Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee to investigate the alleged use of force against student protesters.

In a post on X, Gandhi said, "Students deserve justice. An independent SC-monitored high-powered committee must be constituted to probe brutalities against our students."

He also shared a video purportedly showing police personnel lathi-charging protesters. The footage also appears to show a man in civilian clothes forcefully throwing a student carrying the Indian flag onto the road during the police action.

The issue also resonated in Parliament on Thursday, where MPs from several INDIA bloc parties staged a protest at Makar Dwar over the alleged police action against students and the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.

Gathering around 10.30 am, the Opposition MPs carried placards questioning who had ordered the alleged police action at Jantar Mantar and demanded accountability from the Centre over both the use of force against students and the alleged financial irregularities involving temple donations.