Video of violent clash in 2009 shared with false claim targeting BJP - Alt News

 “Please forward this video around the Globe what the bjp followers are doing.Just like ISIS,This video should go to all of Asia,America, Africa,Europe,Australia n the UNITED NATIONabout these groups founded n funded by the BJP(ISIT)knownas INDIAN STATE OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM.” Along with the above message, a video clip has been shared on &he...... Read More
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Lions spotted in Junagadh, Gujarat shared as Thane, Maharashtra - Alt News

 A video showing lions walking in an area with human settlements is viral with the claim that the incident took place on Ghodbunder road in Thane, Maharashtra. Ghodbunder road, Thane, Maharashtra Dated : 11/09/19. Tme : 01.56 am live video Posted by Nagraj N Naidu on Thursday, 12 September 2019 The message …Read more at ...... Read More
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Unrelated video from Gujarat shared as cops beaten for collecting illegal fines - Alt News

 “ ( Must watch and share this video of policemen beaten …Read more at ...... Read More
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Fake WikiLeaks list on top black money holders in Swiss bank viral on social media - Alt News

 A viral message on social media claims that WikiLeaks has released a list of top black money holders in Swiss banks. Incidentally, all the individuals named in the list are Indians. “Undigestible news: Indians black money in Swiss bank is Rs. 358,679,863,300,000 (estimated to be 1.3 trillion dollars) this money belongs to …Read ...... Read More
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Old incident from Gujarat viral as recent in the backdrop of Muharram - Alt News

 “ ” (“A Hindu was killed in Baroda, …Read more at ...... Read More
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Old incident from Gujarat viral as recent using a fake newspaper clipping - Alt News

 “ ” (“A Hindu was killed in Baroda, …Read more at ...... Read More
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Fact Check: Video of police lathi charging has no connection with new Motor Vehicles Act

 The video shows some policemen with batons (lathis) in their hands, thrashing people on the road and taking them in a police jeep.Read more at ...... Read More
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Fact Check: Is this 90-year-old man unable to bury son's body due to Kashmir lockdown?

 The post has been shared more than 8,200 times and the video has received around one lakh views.Read more at ...... Read More
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Is police beating up people for not paying traffic challans?

 A viral social media post claims that the police is trying to collect fines illegally. If people refuse, policemen are thrashing them. Our AFWA team probes.Read more at ...... Read More
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Video of car explosion at a petrol pump in Brazil shared with false claim in India - Alt News

 “Children playing Mobile Phone in the car while parent filling petrol outside. PLEASE INFORM EVERYONE….SHARE WITH ALL PLEASE.. VERY IMPORTANT COZ MOST OF US DO THIS….” The above message is being circulated on WhatsApp, along with a video clip which shows an explosion taking place at a petrol pump. The video is …Read more...... Read More
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August 2019: Misinformation centered around J&K, child abduction rumours - Alt News

 August 2019 was characterised by a series of dangerous rumours about child abduction gangs, which resulted in a series of violent incidents in various states. This time around, the rumours specifically targeted mentally challenged persons and transgenders. Furthermore, the central government’s decision to revoke the special status of Jammu & Kas...... Read More
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Old video from Karnataka shared as assault on traffic police over steep penalty - Alt News

 “ (Fine some more, one person broke open a policeman’s skull”- translation). The above message has been posted on social media along with a video clip. It may be noted that the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019, which stipulates steep …Read more at ...... Read More
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Dashama idols placed near Sabarmati bank mistaken as Ganesh idols, old video circulated with false narrative - Alt News

 A video of idols, supposedly of Ganesh, kept on the roadside near Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is doing rounds on social media. Facebook user Padmini Natarajan claimed that people were not allowed to immerse the idols, therefore, they chose to abandon them on the roads. This is Sabarmathi river front of …Read more at ...... Read More
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Photoshopped promo of ABP News over Chandrayaan-2 shared on social media - Alt News

 A still of what appears to be a promo for an ABP News broadcast featuring anchor Rubika Liyaquat has been posted and shared on social media. “ !! ” (“I was surprised why no …Read more at ...... Read More
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Video of scuffle between men in khaki uniform viral with misleading narrative - Alt News

 A video showing two men in khaki uniform involved in a scuffle, has gone viral on social media in the context of the recent Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 which stipulates heavy penalties for traffic violations. The video clip has been posted with the message, “ …R...... Read More
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