The ongoing investigation into the recent violence in Noida has revealed a connection to social media accounts allegedly based in Pakistan. Reports indicate that these accounts played a significant role in disseminating misinformation, which contributed to unrest in the Gautam Buddh Nagar region of Uttar Pradesh. Sources confirm that the identities of the account operators suggest involvement from Pakistan in instigating the disturbances.
On April 13, 2026, posts were reportedly made from the X accounts @Proudindiannavi and @Mir_llyas_INC, which investigators believe were deliberately designed to disrupt public order and escalate tensions within affected communities. This misleading content allegedly incited fear and anger among the local populace, leading to heightened anxieties in several neighbourhoods.
The authorities have cited evidence of multiple attempts by these accounts to provoke violence prior to the incidents that subsequently occurred, indicating a premeditated effort to incite unrest in the region.
Violence Erupts in Multiple Areas
Law enforcement personnel had to intervene as the situation deteriorated, with attempts made to control the violent crowd. The unrest has raised alarms over the potential for similar incidents in the future should such misinformation campaigns continue without oversight.
The events have resulted in multiple injuries among civilians, with local authorities urging residents to remain calm and report any suspicious activity to prevent further escalation.
Case Registered, Sections Invoked
In the wake of the violence, police have filed a case at the Sector-20 police station in Gautam Buddh Nagar under case number 12126. Those implicated have been charged under Sections 353(1) and 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as well as several clauses from the IT Act, notably Section 66, which addresses cyber crimes.
The investigation has taken a serious turn as officials have requested information regarding the users operating the X accounts from the social media platform. Technical analyses have suggested that these handles are indeed managed from Pakistan, raising questions about the effectiveness of measures to detect and combat cross-border misinformation.
Investigators have also uncovered that VPN services were allegedly deployed to mask the true origins of the posts, complicating the efforts to trace the individuals behind these incendiary communications. Authorities have indicated that this might not be the first instance of such interference attempted through these accounts.
