“A Muslim popcorn vendor in Bengaluru was caught selling popcorn made using his urine to add salt-like flavour.”
What FACTLY found
Bengaluru police arrested a popcorn vendor named Nawaz Pasha in June 2022 for allegedly spitting in cooking oil used to make popcorn. After investigation, it was confirmed that he did not spit in the oil, and was later released on bail. The viral post wrongly claims the reason for his arrest was for making popcorn using urine instead of salt.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 26 June 2024. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 27 June 2024, 1 day later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.