Fact Check: Two Videos Circulate On Social Media Alleging Delhi Police Intentionally Created Ruckus on Republic Day
Writer: Yusha Rahman
Yusha, an engineer turned journalist with a core interest in sensible journalism. Since the time she worked in an MNC, she saw how fake news was rife to malign images of communities, leaders, etc. This encouraged her to give up her career in MNC and passionately work towards curbing fake news and propaganda.
India, 3 Feb 2021 2:48 PM GMT
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Creatives : Yusha Rahman
Yusha, an engineer turned journalist with a core interest in sensible journalism. Since the time she worked in an MNC, she saw how fake news was rife to malign images of communities, leaders, etc. This encouraged her to give up her career in MNC and passionately work towards curbing fake news and propaganda.
Old videos revived to portray violence on Republic Day was instigated by Delhi Police. The Logical Indian fact check team debunked the claim.
On January 26, 2021, a massive protest erupted in Delhi between farmers protesting against the new farm laws and police personnel. In the backdrop of this, many social media users are sharing posts hinting that the central government and police planned the violence. Two old videos revived to portray violence on Republic Day was instigated by Delhi Police. The articles can be read here and here.