“The viral video shows an overcrowded train with people hanging onto the doors and sitting on top, traveling to 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela.”
Social media posts
Claim dated 17 Feb 2025.
FACTLY rated thisMISLEADING
What FACTLY found
The viral video has been available on the internet since 2018 and is not related to the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela. While several instances of overcrowding at various locations including train stations have been reported during the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, the viral video is unrelated to these incidents.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 17 February 2025. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 18 February 2025, 1 day later. Its rating was “MISLEADING”.
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