From misinformation surrounding the killing of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, which prompted unrest in the country, to false claims linked to protests over the Supreme Court-approved new definitions of the Aravalli Hills, here are our top fact checks from this week:
Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh: Old Video Shared As Police Handing Over Dipu Chandra Das To A Mob
Several social media users shared a video claiming to show the Bangladeshi police handing over Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu factory worker, to a mob that later lynched him. However, the claim was found to be false. Read more here.
AI-Manipulated Video Falsely Claims Palki Sharma Linked India To Killing of Bangladeshi Student Leader
A video circulating on social media claims that journalist Palki Sharma reported India’s alleged involvement in the killing of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Newshecker found that the video was manipulated using AI. Read more here.
Bangladesh Unrest: Doctored Video Of France 24 Report Shared To Claim India Involved In Sharif Osman Hadi’s Killing
A viral video claims to show France 24 reporting that India was involved in the killing of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Newschecker’s investigation, however, concluded that the alleged report was manipulated. Read more here.
Old, Unrelated Videos Shared To Show Massive ‘Save Aravalli’ Protest In Rajasthan
A viral video shows farmers in Rajasthan staging a massive protest against the Supreme Court’s...
From misinformation surrounding the killing of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, which prompted unrest in the country, to false claims linked to protests over the Supreme Court-approve...