Child-kidnapping rumours are rampant in the country, with frenzied mobs taking the law in their own hands and thrashing people on the streets over unfounded suspicions of child-lifting. Mentally-challenged people,…
Media outlets fall for staged video of groom refusing marriage if not given dowry
A purported video of a groom threatening that he will not go through with the marriage unless he is given a dowry was widespread on social media. The incident was…
Staged child kidnapping video believed to be true on social media
Several social media users have posted a video that shows multiple people allegedly apprehending a man who kidnapped a minor girl in a suitcase. Twitter users @iPSingh_CE, @Rana_Jasvir_007, @abufawaz24 were…
Video claiming mobile phone on charge explodes when man drinks water is staged
Alleged CCTV footage that shows a man speaking on a phone call while charging his phone is viral. The video claims that the phone blasted on his ear when he…
Staged video of ‘army men’ helping pregnant woman carry luggage believed to be true
Twitter user @bindasfauji posted a clip that shows a woman struggling to climb stairs along with her luggage. She was snubbed by civilians when she asked for help but men…
Old, staged video viral as Taliban shooting people on the streets in Afghanistan
Several social media users have posted a video that shows armed men shooting at people on the streets and taking them hostage. The longer version ends with a person’s throat…
Old video of PM Modi’s mock funeral staged in Tamil Nadu shared as Haryana
A video of protesters staging a mock funeral of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gone viral on social media. It is being claimed that the procession was carried out in…
Staged video from Nepal viral as journalists callously filming accident victim
A video of a person fallen on the roadside, unable to get up as a two-wheeler has trapped one of their legs is widely circulating online. Two men, claimed to…
Congressman speaks out against Gandhi family? No, it is a staged video
“Finally, a congressman speaks…and speaks the truth!! It is time for @INCIndia to think about what they want Slavery of @RahulGandhi@priyankagandhi or NATION.” The above message has been tweeted by…
Staged video circulating as Pakistani news channel’s reportage after Balakot air strike
A Facebook user, Bhola Nath Varma posted two videos, supposedly of a Pakistani news channel report saying, “देखिये और सोचिज। (Watch and think- translation)”. The message posted along with the…