Category: National

On 20th September 2019, a video was posted on Facebook by a user named ‘Bhataia Ji’. In this video, the public is seen beating up a young man. In the description of this post, it is written, ‘Nafis, a resident of Ramgarh, Jharkhand, took his Hindu girlfriend and attacked her with scissors; he was caught […]

A mentally unwell old woman was beaten on the wrong charge of child theft

On 3rd September 2019, a Facebook user named “sachchaee vahee dikhao jo sach hai indiya” posted a video on Facebook. In this post, a video of an old woman is shown and it has been said that “a child thief has been caught in Siwan”. In this post, it has been claimed that ‘the old […]

People mistook an intoxicated woman for being a child kidnapper and handed her over to the police

On 29 August 2019, a video has been shared on a Facebook page called ‘Madhesh 24 Hours’, in which the crowd is trying to catch a woman nearby. The description of the video reads, “woman caught red-handed while kidnapping little children in Manda”. This post claims’s that the woman shown in the video is a […]

Smriti Irani did not say objectionable words for Durga Mata

On 15 September 2014, a Facebook user named “Mohammad Talib” posted a video, which captioned “Durga was a beautiful prostitute. Durga was a beautiful Sex Worker. Smriti Irani”. Union Minister Smriti Irani is being blamed for a highly derogatory quote about Hindu goddess Durga on social media. In the video, Smriti Irani is reading a […]

In the program of several development projects in Mathura, a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being spread with false claims

October 7, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 12th September 2019, a Facebook user named ‘Krishna Rathi’ posted a video on Facebook. In this post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seen sitting in front of a plastic pile, talking to a group of women. In the description of this post, it is mentioned, “2 camera men bulaakar kaaleen par kachara bichhaakar kaun […]

The picture of a mentally ill woman is being circulated on social media labeled as being a picture of a child thief.

October 1, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 17th September 2019, a Facebook user named “Dhananjay Paul” posted some pictures, captioned, “A baby thief was caught in Chas Bokaro main road, please be alert if you see such a woman”. In this post, we can see a woman sitting on the road. Sharing this post on social media, it is being claimed […]

The 2-year-old video is being circulated in the context of the Motor Vehicle Act.

October 1, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On September 14, 2014, a Facebook user named “Mohammad Ashraf Ansari” posted a video, which reads, “Today on Saturday, police personnel from Gaur police station, dragged the vehicle owner cruelly in the name of vehicle checking, and killed him. Today is 14th, the police personnel of Gaur police station in Basti district should take immediate […]

The video of the Gorur Dam in Karnataka is being circulated as the video of the Indira Sagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh.

September 30, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 13th September 2019, a Facebook page called “Indore News – IMJ” posted a video, captioned “Shree Onkareshwar Jyotirling ke Indira Saagar Baandh pariyojana se Maa Narmada Je ka vikaraal svarup. Narmadehar”. In this video we can see the opening of a dam. This video is being circulated on social media claiming that it is […]

The Vrindavan ISKCON temple is not flooded; this is a picture of the ISKCON temple in Mayapur from the year 2015

September 27, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 20th August 2019, a Facebook page called “SA Hindus” posted a video, captioned, “Yesterday the ISKCON temple was flooded due to heavy rains in Vrindavan, however Lord Krishna’s devotees kept reciting hymns. Jai Sri Krishna | Radhe Radhe | in this video, we can see the devotees of Lord Krishna worshipping in the courtyard […]

This group of lionesses are not from Thane but from Junagadh city of Gujarat.

September 26, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 12th September 2019, a user named “Shekhar Ram” posted a video, captioned as “Live video of 11 September 2019 at 1:54 PM at Ghodhbandar Road, Thane”. In this video we can see a pride of lionesses walking on the road.This video was shared on social media claiming that this incident took place on Ghodbunder […]

A mentally challenged person was beaten up as the crowd suspected him of being a child kidnapper

September 23, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

Many claims pertaining to child theft are becoming viral on social media these days. Often in such cases people are falling prey into misconceptions and beating-up old, poor, mentally challenged people. Many times they are mistaken for child kidnappers and taken to the police station. We have recently uncovered many such false claims. We shall […]

The information about five children who ran away from their house is being spread as if they were kidnapped by a child-snatching gang.

September 12, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 13th August 2019 a Facebook user named ‘Himachal Diya Ronka’ shared a post on Facebook. In the post, pictures of five minor children were shown with their Aadhar cards and it was claimed that “in Nalagarh five children of a family are missing. It is suspected that they have been kidnapped by a gang […]

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s statue was not damaged in Wayanad. It was damaged in Vedaranyam town in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu.

September 12, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 3rd September 2019 a Facebook user named Rani Arora shared a video in her post. Somewhere in the video a statue of a famous man has been shown. The video shows that status of a famous person is being destroyed by the people. The description of the post says “In Rahul Gandhi’s parliamentary constituency […]

A mentally challenged youngster was beaten up by the mob who mistook him to be a child kidnapper.

September 9, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

|On 27th August 2019 a Facebook user, with the name ‘’BOLTAKICHHA” shared a video on Facebook in which a young man is being called a ‘child thief’ after being beaten up by mob. It is written in the description that today a child thief was caught in Galla Mandi Kichha and has been handed over […]

Was a child abducting gang caught on NH 11 in Jaipur, Rajasthan?

September 3, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 19th August 2019, a user named Ashok Gupta shared a post on Facebook. Four photos have been shared in this post. In these pictures,the crowd is seen surrounding the car. In one picture, a person appears in the costume of a sage. The same person can be seen in another picture sitting in a […]

The video from 2016 Haryana riots is being spread claiming it is current situation of Kashmir

August 27, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 17th August a Facebook user named Ik Tiger posted a video on Facebook. In this video the police were seen conducting lathicharge on protesters. The description of the post says: “Let the world see what @narendramodiGovt is doing in #Kashmir. The #Hitler from the East rises while the world sleeps. @realDonaldTrump should consider imposing […]

Was the objectionable poster that declares Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ‘the dracula of kashmir’ put up in Aligarh Muslim University?

August 22, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On August 17th 2019, a user from facebook named Monu Bhardwaj(content unavailable) shared a post. This picture looks like some performance happening somewhere. An extremely objectionable banner is being displayed in this demonstration, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is shown as a dracula, who is eating human flesh. On the poster it is written- […]

The incident of 2016 Akhnoor city in Jammu is being showcased and spread as a current incident by the nephew of Keshav Maurya, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh

August 21, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 17th August 2019, a Facebook user Arun Gautam BirWa shared a video on Facebook. In this video, a man was seen dragging a Sikh person by his hair and brutally beating him. In the description of this post, it is mentioned “In Allahabad, the nephew of Keshav Maurya, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, […]

This is an old video of 2007 Gumda Bridge in Odisha. It is being circulated on social media that this video is about the demolition of the Takli Bridge, located on Bijapur-Solapur Highway.

August 21, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 13th August 2019 a Facebook user Setiawan posted a video on Facebook. In this video, a bridge can be seen collapsing due to the flow of the river. In the caption of this post it is mentioned “Bijapur Solapur Takali Bridge collapsed, Maharashtra, India 13th August 2019″. Currently, due to heavy rains in many […]

Did Arnab Goswami said “kill them in thousands” after Article 370 was scrapped?

August 19, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 7th August 2019, a Facebook user named Bhakton ka RADAR posted a video. The caption of the video was “While millions of people in Kashmir are under military siege, Arnab Goswami says, “As a proud Indian, I am ready for the damage, kill them. Kill them in thousands”. Prime time journalists in india are […]

The video of a professor from Kashmir University is being spread using the name of the granddaugher of Maharaja Hari Singh

August 16, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 13th August 2019 a facebook page named Hailey TV posted a video. It’s caption was “the last Dogra ruler in Jammu & Kashmir, the granddaughter of Maharaja Hari Singh. In the video, we can see a women talking about Kashmir. This video is being shared on the social media and it is being claimed […]

2015 Patna lathi charge video is being spread as current atrocities by police on Kashmiri Muslims after government scraps Article 370

August 13, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 7th August 2019, a video was uploaded on Facebook by a Facebook page named National Samachar 24×7. In this video, the police is seen conducting lathi charge on a group of people of a particular community. The headline in the video says, “This video went viral when Article 370 was scrapped. The anti-social elements […]

An old video of women’s protest in Kashmir is being showcased and circulated as a latest video

August 10, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 7th August 2019, a Facebook user named Fakhir Ali Khan” posted a video and its heading was: “To liberate their land from India, hundreds of thousands of Kashmiri women protested in the streets of Kashmir yesterday shouting independence slogans”. One of the Kashmiris urged to “spread the video extensively to the entire world because […]

2018 video went viral with a false claim that Indian Army is burning houses in Bandipura Kashmir

August 9, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 6th August 2019, a video was posted on Facebook by a Facebook page named Free Indian Occupied Kashmir. In this video, at least 3-4 houses can be seen burning. It has been claimed that the Indian Army burned Kashmiri people’s houses in Bandi Pura, Indian Occupied Kashmir. Is it true? Let us do a […]

An old incident from Rajasthan is currently being spread to be from Gujarat as a Muslim man being killed by a mob of Hindus.

August 5, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 22nd July 2019, a Facebook user named Mohd Shameem Manihar shared a video with a claim that “in Modi’s Gujarat the terror of saffron terrorists. The incident took place at Ajwa crossroad Vadodara at around 3:00pn in the afternoon. A Muslim man was tied with ropes and beaten brutally by saffron terrorist. In this […]

The UP police denied that the Muslim boy was not set on fire for refusing to chant “Jai Shri Ram”

August 3, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 12th July 2019, a facebook user Heba Ahemed posted a news which was published by Caravan Daily. On 29th July 2019, Carvaan Daily published news article in which it was mentioned that a 15-year-old Muslim boy was set on fire by four people in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh after he refused to chant Jai […]

This incident has no relation with any religion or communalism

July 29, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 19th July a Facebook user named Rahman Siddiqui posted a video on Facebook. The title of the video was “यह दिनेश का घर है? यह भाई कुरआन को पढ कर उसमें गलती निकालने के लिए पढ रहा था?वह सोच रहा था के मैं इस में गलतियां निकाल कर चिल्ला चिल्ला कर सारी दुनिया को […]

The old profile picture of a Facebook user named Zeeshan Usmani made viral to mislead people.

July 26, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 19th July 2019, a Facebook user named HINDU HAI HUM posted a picture. The title of the picture was “beware of cyber Jihad! Muslim boys are making fake IDs using Dalit, OBC and Brahmin names to post racist remarks on Facebook so that Hindus are divided and Muslims succeed in their goals of conquering […]

This video belongs to Muharram Procession held in Gopalganj Bihar in 2014. A separate audio from a protest in 2017 has been added to this video

July 26, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 4th July, a Facebook user named AiMiM Rayachoty youth posted a video. The title of the video was “Supporters of Tabrez Ansari took part in a procession in Agra. If you wish you live in India, then say Allah Hu Akbar. Dalit Muslims carried out the procession. A video of men wielding sticks and […]

This incident in Jaisalmer happened due to mutual differences and it is not related to caste violence in any way.

July 24, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 16th July 2019, a Facebook user named Nirdesh Singh posted this photograph on Facebook. It was mentioned in the photograph that an auto mechanic Suresh Sain from the dalit community offered his hands to save himself from the gangsters. The racist goons cut both his hands with their sword. We can see a person […]

Did Mandsaur school students chant slogans of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ while leaving the school? Here is the truth.

July 22, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 17 July 2019, a Facebook user named Dr. Ashu Diadi shared a video on Facebook. In this video, few students can be seen chanting slogans while leaving the school. The post mentions that after stepping out of the Anjuman School in Mandsaur, slogans of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ were raised. Popular story on social media: FacebookPost|ArchivedLink […]

Is the person shown in the photo, Himanshu Mishra (aka Vicky Bhartaul)? Here’s the truth.

July 19, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 14th July 2019, a picture was shared by a user called Rajiv Yaduvanshi on Facebook. In this picture, two boys are seen kissing a girl turn by turn. It is written in the picture that “Rajesh Mishra’s younger son is taking a kiss and also giving his friend a chance to kiss the girl. […]

The speech given by Mahua Moitra in the Lok Sabha is not stolen from someone’s article

July 18, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

PhotoCredit- BBC On 2rd July 2019 a Facebook user named Avinash Shrivastava posted a picture. Its heading said “this Article of the American website was stolen by MP of Trinimool Congress “Mahua Moitra” and used for her speech in the Parliament”. The maiden speech of MP of Trinimool Congress member Mahua Moitra delivered in the […]

Dispute amongst children on a playground in Unnao, UP was given a communal angle with false narrative.

July 17, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 12th July 2019 a Facebook user named Azamgarh Express posted a video. Its heading said “today the children of Madarassa in Unnao were made victims of hatred. This incident happened when the children were playing cricket in Madarassa. They were allegedly beaten up and forced to chant Jai Shri Ram. This is new India […]

This video is from Brazil and it has no relation with India

July 13, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

A Facebook user named Sheikh Tariq posted a video. Similar videos are being circulated extensively on different social media platforms. The title of the video says “why is the government unable to scare people with tough laws in this country? Savagery has crossed all limits. This is not the first time such incident has happened. […]

This video was made viral after tampering its audio and inserting slogans against RSS

July 12, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 9 July 2019, a Facebook user named Dandiswami Jaydevangashram posted this video. The heading of this post says Muslims in Bhopal calls for unity and protest against RSS and Bajrang Dal. In this video, the mob from Muslim community was criticized for raising slogans against Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) . According to news published […]

Did the central government reject the Delhi Government’s proposal to make Metro ride free for women?

July 11, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 26th June 2019, Times Now News shared a post on its Facebook page. The title of that post was Delhi CM Arvind Kerjiwal announces free rides for women commuters in Delhi Transport Cooperation Buses and Delhi Metro. This title has a website link. The news published in this website says “Big blow to AAP […]

Is Japan the only country where permanent residency is not given to Muslims?

July 5, 2019January 10, 2022Ruchika M

On 21st June 2019, a Facebook user named ‘Ambuj Paliwal रोचक तथ्य ’shared a post on his wall. The post was regarding a picture of a Japanese temple. On the picture it has been mentioned that Japan is the only nation that does not give citizenship to Muslims. Muslims cannot even rent a house in […]

Is a new killer insect spreading deadly virus in humans? Fact Check!

June 20, 2019January 10, 2022Nita Rao

A Facebook user named ‘Ranjana Akoijam’ shared a post on 18 June 2019. There is a photograph of an insect and a perforated palm and two fingers with holes in them. The Photograph in the post quotes “New Killer Insect (See Photo). If you ever see this Insect, please don’t try to kill it with […]

Is the new Governor of Maharashtra Sumitra Mahajan? Fact Check!

A Facebook user named ‘Rohit Chouhan Mitra Mandal’ shared a post on 3 June 2019. The post consists of Ex-Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan’s photograph. The post as translated from Hindi quoted “Hearty Congratulations and best wishes for the honourable sister Sumitra Mahajan ji as the Governor of Maharashtra.” As per this post’s claim, Sumitra […]

Is Kiran Bedi appointed as J&K Governor? Fact Check!

A Facebook user named ‘Chandan Singh’ shared a post on 6 June 2019. The post consists of a photograph of PM Narendra Modi and Ex-IPS officer Kiran Bedi. The post as translated from Hindi quoted “Mrs. Kiran Bedi became the new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Sincere congratulation to Kiran Bedi. The forth coming days […]

Is this auto-driver PM Narendra Modi’s brother? Fact Check!

A Facebook page named ‘Politics Solitics’ shared a post on 3 June 2019. The post shares a photograph of an auto-rickshaw driver. The post as translated from Hindi quoted “Whose elder brother is the prime minister of India and the younger brother, an auto driver, to such a great son, hearty gratitude.” As per this […]

Did IPS D. Roopa Mudgil refuse to accept award by Modi Govt. because of Sadhvi Pragya’s statement? Fact Check!

A Facebook page named ‘Andhabhakt Dhulai Centre’ shared a post on 2 June 2019. The post has a photograph of a Lady Police Inspector. The post as translated from Hindi quoted, “IPS # Roopa_Yadav has refused to take the award from the Modi government. She quoted that – it does not permit my conscience that […]

Does Lalu Prasad Yadav has AC room in Jail? Fact Check!

A Facebook user named ‘Vishal Sharma’ shared a post on 13 June 2019. The post as translated from Hindi quoted “Who can say by looking at this picture, scandalous is in prison .. ?? One room- 2 AC … the difference between the common person’s prison and this lord’s jail yourself.” This post claims that […]

Has the Modi Government declared 10 new schemes? Fact Check!

A Facebook page named ‘PM Narendra Modi Mission 2019’ shared a post on 23 May 2019. There is a video in the post and the post claims – The Modi government, which has come to power for the second time, has made ten big announcements. The details mentioned in the post are: Ten announcements by […]

New Modi government launches new schemes for private job employees ? Fact Check!

A Facebook user named ‘PM Narendra Modi Mission 2019’ shared a post on 31 May 2019. There is a video shared in this post. The post as translated from Hindi quoted “For the second time, the Modi Government, which has come to power, has made four major announcements for the private job employees.” This post […]

Did Captain Amarinder Singh kick out Navjot Singh Sidhu from the Ministry? Fact Check!

June 16, 2019January 10, 2022Nita Rao

A Facebook page named ‘News Gadi’ shared a post on 6 June 2019. The post had a link of an article from ‘Dainikbharat‘ with the title as translated from Hindi – Sidhu get out – Amarinder Singh has dismissed Sidhu from the Panjab Cabinet Ministry, Sidhu’s political career is over. As per this post’s claim, […]

Is the rapist of an 8-year-old kid murdered in public at Barabanki? Fact Check!

June 16, 2019January 10, 2022Nita Rao

A Facebook user named ‘Sagar Sharma Bjp Didoli’ shared a post on 9 June 2019. The post as translated from Hindi quoted “The man who raped an 8-year-old girl in Barabanki was killed by a Hindu Tiger in the middle of the road.” As per this post’s claim, a rapist killed in the middle of […]

Did the BJP workers beat up an inspector ruthlessly, who went to investigate electricity theft at a BJP Leader’s place? Fact Check!

June 15, 2019January 10, 2022Nita Rao

A Facebook user named ‘Pawan Singh’ shared a post on 10 June 2019. The post as translated from Hindi quoted “An inspector was beaten up badly by BJP workers, when he went to inspect electricity theft at a BJP Leader’s place in Banaras.” As per this post’s claim, in Banaras, BJP workers beat up an […]

Did Narendra Modi give a controversial statement for defending Muslims? Fact Check!

June 14, 2019January 10, 2022Nita Rao

A Facebook user named ‘Rahul Gandhi Fan Club’ shared a post on 10 June 2019. The post has a screen grab of a Breaking News by ABP Majha and as translated from Hindi quotes “To even touch the Muslims, you will have to cross over my dead body – Narendra Modi.” As per this post’s […]

Fact Check: Did PM Modi Enter Guruvayoor Temple Wearing Footwear…?

June 12, 2019January 10, 2022Harish Nair

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Guruvayoorappan Temple on 8th June 2019 in Thrissur’s Guruvayoor and also addressed a rally of BJP workers after seeking blessings from Lord Guruvayoorappan. However, during his visit to the famous shrine, posts claiming Modi had violated the customs of the temple by entering the temple wearing footwear started to appear […]

Did Mamata Banerjee say she would commit suicide if Modi gets re-elected? Fact Check!

A Facebook user named ‘Sandeep Jaitly’ shared a post on 23 May 2019. The narration in the post as translated from Hindi quoted “Today is an auspicious day. Commit suicide today Mamata Bano. As they say, never delay for a good work.” As per this post’s claim, Mamata Banerjee said that she would commit suicide […]

Did Mithun Chakraborty adopt a child, which he found in the dustbin? Fact Check!

A Facebook user named ‘Prerna Sunil Parsai’ shared a post on 31 May 2019. The post as translated from Hindi quoted “Mithun found a girl in garbage, changed her fate, hats off to Mithun da.” As per this post’s claim, Mithun Chakraborty found a girl in the garbage and adopted her. Let us see what […]

Is the picture shown of Pratapgarh, Maharashtra ? Fact Check!

A Facebook user named ‘MY Notes Adda’ shared a post on 30 March 2019. The post as translated from Marathi quoted ‘Pratapgarh, Maharashtra.’ As per this post’s claim, the ppicture shown in the post is of Pratapgarh, Maharashtra. Let us see what the facts are! NARRATIVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: FacebookPost | ArchivedLink FACT CHECK: […]

Did a BJP worker get attacked with a mortar in his chest at West-Bengal? Fact Check!