“Viral video shows illegal Islamist structures demolished by the Nepal government after the communal clashes at Janakpur, Nepal, following an attack on a Durga Visarjan procession in October 2025. It also shows a mosque set on fire by the Gen Z youth in retaliation for the attack.”
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Claim dated 15 Oct 2025.
FACTLY rated thisFALSE
What FACTLY found
This viral video has been available on the internet since 10 September 2025, long before the Janakpur stone-pelting incident, which occurred in October 2025. The video clips show vandalism at the Birgunj Mayor’s house and the Birgunj Metropolitan City office building.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 15 October 2025. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 15 October 2025. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
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