Local influencers fueled rumours before Ujjain violence, police allege

Police in Ujjain have alleged that certain local social media influencers played a role in spreading rumours before violence erupted in the city. According to law enforcement, these influencers amplified misleading narratives on their platforms, potentially contributing to heightened tensions.

The allegations suggest coordinated efforts to circulate inflammatory content through influential local accounts. Authorities are investigating the role of these digital actors in the lead-up to the communal disturbances that occurred in Ujjain.