“Visuals of Hindu extremists thrashing a Muslim man in Delhi”
What FACTLY found
t is true that the viral visuals show a Muslim man being assaulted by a mob, however, the reason for the assault is alleged stalking and harassment of a minor girl by the man. Police have registered a case against the person under POCSO act upon the complaint of the minor girl. Multiple news agencies have reported the incident. The assault had no communal angle linked to it.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 12 May 2022. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 17 May 2022, 5 days later. Its rating was “MISLEADING”.
Where the claim appeared
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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.
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