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Multiple unverified visuals from Bangladesh alleging atrocities on Hindus continue to surface on social media platforms this week as well, along with the misinformation on Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics. From false claims of forced conversion of Hindus to Islam in Bangladesh to an old video of Rajdeep Sardesai being misleadingly linked to the gruesome Kolkata rape-murder case, here are our top fact checks from the week
Video Shows Forced Conversion Of Hindus In Bangladesh? No, Clip Is Of Muslim Students Offering Prayers Amid Protests
Several social media users shared a video claiming that the Hindus were held hostages by the members of the Muslim community in Bangladesh, and were forcibly converted to Islam . Newschecker, however, found the claim to be untrue. The video actually shows a group of Muslim students offering prayers amid the protests. Read more here.
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: 2023 Video Of Rajdeep Sardesai Goes Viral With False Context
A video showing journalist Rajdeep Sardesai during a panel discussion has gone viral with the users criticising Sardesai for purportedly refusing to acknowledge the recent horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Newscheker found that the video dates back to 2023,and is not related to the 2024 Kolkata doctor rape-murder case. Read more here.
Old Video Of Crowded Ferries Falsely Shared As Hindus Fleeing Bangladesh
A video claiming to show thousands of Bangladeshi Hindus fleeing their country on ferries to escape the violence against them by Islamists is going viral on social media platforms. Newschecker, however, found the claim to be untrue. The video is, in fact, old, and unrelated to the current situation in the country. Read more here.
Viral Video Claiming To Show Vinesh Phogat Breaking Down After Paris Olympics Disqualification Is Old
Several social media users shared a video showing an emotional Vinesh Phogat breaking down as others seemingly console her. Those sharing the video claimed that it showed the moment of Phogat’s disqualification. Newschecker, however, found the claim to be untrue. Read more here.
Viral Video Of Bangladeshi Man Calling For Boycott Of Indian Products Is Old
A video of a man visiting different shops asking their owners to boycott Indian-made products and promote Bangladeshi goods is going viral on social media. Multiple users claimed that Bangladesh has started its “unofficial campaign to boycott Indian products. Newschecker, however, found the video to be old. Read more here.
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