In the wake of communal violence in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, a video surfaced online, allegedly depicting the events leading to the violence that resulted in the death of a Hindu man named Ram Gopal Mishra. The video was shared widely, claiming to reveal the truth behind the incident, which occurred during a Durga idol immersion procession.
Claim
The claim made in the story is that a viral video demonstrates the events that triggered the communal violence in Bahraich, suggesting it shows Hindus being attacked by “Jihadis” who tore down a saffron flag. This assertion is false as the video does not originate from Bahraich.
Fact
Investigations revealed that the video actually depicts an incident from Mishraulia village in Maharajganj, occurring over 200 kilometers away from Bahraich on October 11, two days prior to the violence. The incident involved a Durga Puja procession and was confirmed by multiple credible sources:
- India Today
- The Quint
- The Hindu
Conclusion
This fact-check is classified as False Content because it presents information that is wholly false, misleading viewers regarding the origins and context of the video linked to the Bahraich violence.
