Delhi Police apprehends two suspects under charge of rumour-mongering

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Delhi police has apprehended two suspects under charge of spreading rumours of communal violence in the city that led to residents of several localities panic. Delhi police has brought the suspects to a police station and further action is awaited. 

Panic gripped the residents of several parts of Delhi on Sunday evening following false rumours of violence, even as the Delhi Police and AAP leaders denied any incident and appealed people to remain calm.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said it had shut down the entry and exit gates of seven metro stations but did not give any reason. The stations were later reopened.

"RUMOR IS THE BIGGEST ENEMY. A rumour has been noticed that there is some tension in Khyala-Raghubir Nagar area of West District. There is no truth behind it. All are requested to keep calm as the situation is absolutely normal & peaceful," DCP West Delhi tweeted.

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