Clippings from news bulletins apparently reporting Sonam Wangchuk’s death in the Jodhpur Central Jail have surfaced on social media and are being widely shared across platforms. Some of these purported…
Sonam Wangchuk’s father Sonam Wangyal had no CIA links; false claim viral
Vijay Patel, a Right-wing influencer who calls himself an ‘investigative reporter’ and frequently shares baseless conspiracy theories, has claimed that the father of Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk, Sonam Wangyal, worked…
Sonam Wangchuk did not say he would help China enter India; 2024 video clipped, shared falsely
In the wake of the September 24 violence in Leh, a video went viral on social media which apparently showed activist Sonam Wangchuk saying that he would help China invade…
Sonam Wangchuk arrested on Union govt order without evidence? Doctored videos of Ladakh ADGP, Leh ADC viral
Against the backdrop of the recent violence in Ladakh and the subsequent arrest of activist Sonam Wangchuk, two videos — one of Ladakh ADGP S D Singh Jamwal and one…
Sonam Wangchuk did not call for Nepal-like violence in Ladakh; media reports, Amit Malviya’s claim false
After the September 24 violence in Ladakh, a 15-second clip of a speech by activist Sonam Wangchuk went viral on social media. Several major media channels also aired it claiming…
Sonam Wangchuk urged protesters to wear masks & caps? Amit Malviya shares clipped video out of context
Against the backdrop of the violent protests in Ladakh, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya tweeted a video of activist Sonam Wangchuk, alleging that Wangchuk had instigated the protestors and…
Sonam Wangchuk’s 2020 photo with Muhammad Yunus viral after Ladakh violence with misleading claims
Days after the violence in Ladakh, an image capturing Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk and Muhammad Yunus, now the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, embracing each other, went viral on social…
Political misinformation in 2025: Who shared the most? Who were targeted? How did it shape narratives?
An informed citizenry is the bedrock of a strong democracy. Likewise, a misinformed citizen — someone who confidently holds false notions and easily falls for propaganda — is prone to…
Ladakh violence: BJP falsely claims armed man in viral footage is Congress councillor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag
Against the backdrop of the violent protests in Ladakh, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra held a press conference on Wednesday, September 24, where he showed a picture of a man in…
Scripted drama showing woman’s cake spiked viral with anti-Muslim spin
A video that shows a group of young men who appear to be celebrating a woman’s birthday is viral on social media. Apart from her, there is one more woman…