“The video shows a torch procession with people chanting “UP Police, use your batons!” in Uttar Pradesh.”
What FACTLY found
The viral video does not show a torch procession in Uttar Pradesh with people chanting “UP Police, use your batons!”; it actually shows a torchlight procession held on 25 September 2025 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, organised by supporters of Naresh Meena demanding justice for children who died in the Piplodi school collapse. Even the slogans in the video were digitally added. The UP Police also clarified on 01 October 2025 that the video is being falsely linked to them.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 30 September 2025. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 1 October 2025, 1 day later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/648911341626481
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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.