“The video shows a man crying who was caught pelting stones in Bareilly and subsequently arrested and beaten by Uttar Pradesh police.”
What FACTLY found
The viral video is from Bihar, not Uttar Pradesh. It shows Mohammad Firoz, an imam from Kataiya village in Madhubani, narrating his ordeal to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. Firoz was allegedly assaulted by police during a vehicle check on 30 January 2025, which left him with multiple injuries; police stated he tried to flee, causing a fall and being dragged for some distance. Five policemen were suspended following an investigation, and Tejashwi Yadav later visited Firoz, who said the torture had...
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 9 October 2025. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 13 October 2025, 4 days later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/1445858566487245
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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.