“The photos show the homes of Col Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh vandalised by RSS and Hindutva groups.”
What FACTLY found
The viral claim is false. The homes of Col Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh have not been vandalised by RSS, Hindutva groups, or anyone else. Karnataka’s Belagavi police dismissed the claim as fake news, and confirmed that Col Qureshi’s home in Belagavi is safe. They also stated the posts originated from users abroad, and that security has been provided to her family. One viral photo actually dates back to April 2024 and shows a vandalised polling booth during the 2024 Lok Sabh...
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 14 May 2025. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 15 May 2025, 1 day later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Instagram posthttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DJl__RhNn3P/
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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.