“The photo shows a Muslim person assaulted by police in Bareilly during the recent violent clashes/riots.”
Social media posts
Claim dated 28 Sep 2025.
FACTLY rated thisFALSE
What FACTLY found
The photo is from a 2023 incident in Uttarkashi, where a Dalit youth was reportedly beaten after entering a temple. It has no connection to the September 2025 Bareilly violence.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 28 September 2025. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 29 September 2025, 1 day later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
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