A video has gone viral on social media, purportedly showing students from the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) in Odisha celebrating Diwali by firing firecrackers. This video has been shared with a communal narrative, suggesting that Muslims attacked Hindus celebrating the festival, prompting a retaliatory response from the Hindu community. The claim has sparked significant attention and controversy, leading to calls for verification of its authenticity.
Claim
The viral claim asserts that during Diwali celebrations in Odisha, Muslims attacked Hindus, who then retaliated by firing firecrackers at them. This claim is false, as investigations reveal that the video depicts a harmless celebration among students rather than any communal violence.
Fact
Investigations into the video have confirmed that it was filmed at VIMSAR, where students were engaging in a playful activity of firing firecrackers at each other during Diwali celebrations. The video is approximately six years old and has been misrepresented with a communal angle. Key sources confirming this fact include:
- Boom Live
- Vishvas News
- Kanak News
Conclusion
This fact-check falls under the category of False Content as it presents information that is wholly false and misleading regarding the events depicted in the video.
