Scripted Video of 'Kidnapped Women Getting Rescued' Viral With Communal Twist
This video is scripted and not a real incident.
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A video showing several women being rescued from inside a cupboard is going viral with a claim stating that "Hindu women are being kidnapped, killed and their body parts are being sold".
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How did we find out the truth?: We noticed a disclaimer embedded in the viral video which confirmed that this is not a real incident. It clarified that the video’s content was meant for entertainment purposes.
This video is scripted and not a real incident.
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We also ran a reverse image search on some of the keyframes of the viral video which led us to the verified YouTube channel of Naveen Jangra, a content creator.
Jangra's page has several more of such scripted videos linked to various topics.
This particular video was also uploaded on the channel on 12 February 2023 with the same disclaimer.
Conclusion: A scripted video showing several women being 'rescued' from a kidnapper is going viral with false communal claims.
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