On March 4, 2026, 26-year-old Tarun Kumar was killed in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar after a minor Holi splash turned violent. 16 people have been arrested in connection with Tarun’s death. Protests broke out in that area and the protesters blocked the nearby roads. Against this backdrop, a video of a massive crowd went viral on social media. Sharing the video on Instagram, a user claimed that this shows the Hindus on the streets seeking justice for Tarun.
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However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. The viral video is old and unrelated to Tarun Kumar’s death. Here’s the fact check.
Fact Check
We started our investigation by taking screenshots from the viral video and conducting a reverse image search. This led us to an Instagram handle where the viral video was uploaded on 26 September 2025. According to the caption, the video shows the last journey of the renowned singer Zubeen Garg, in Guwahati, Assam.
We conducted a relevant keyword search which led us to other videos of Zubeen Garg’s last journey from the Guwahati airport to his home in Kahilipara.
In the viral video, we noticed the vehicle carrying Zubeen Garg’s mortal remains.
We geolocated the place in the viral video. A comparison between the screenshots from the viral video and the Google Maps images is shown below.
This makes it clear that the viral video is old and unrelated to Tarun Kumar’s death.
Conclusion
From our investigation, we can say that the claim is false. The viral video doesn’t show Hindus on the streets demanding justice for Tarun Kumar who was killed in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar. The video shows renowned singer Zubeen Garg’s last journey.
Title:Old Video From Zubeen Garg’s Last Journey Shared As Hindus On The Streets Seeking Justice For Tarun Kumar Of Uttam Nagar.
Fact Check By: Debanjana BaishyaResult: False
