WebQoof Recap: False Claims Around Eknath Shinde, Malda Violence & More
Here are the viral claims that we debunked this week!
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From an edited video of a Shiv Sena member calling Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde 'a traitor' to the earthquake in Bangkok and an old video linked to Salman Khan's Sikander and communal violence in Malda, West Bengal, here are some viral pieces of misinformation that we debunked this week.
1. No, Sanjay Nirupam Did Not Call Eknath Shinde ‘Traitor’; Clip Is Edited!
A collection of clips featuring Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) leader Sanjay Nirupam has gone viral on social media, amidst the uproar related to comedian Kunal Kamra's quip about a politician.
In the first video, Nirupam criticised Kamra for a joke calling a politician gaddar (traitor).
The second clip features the leader allegedly calling Shinde, 'a traitor.'
However, the claim is false as the video is edited.
In the full clip from May 2024, Nirupam talks about a "woman Shiv Sena MP" who reportedly made this remark.
Read the fact-check here.
2. Does This Video Show Nurses Protecting Babies in Bangkok During Earthquake? No!
A video showing nurses attempting to protect newborns during what seems to be an earthquake is circulating on social media with the claim that the event occurred recently in Bangkok, Thailand.
However, the claim is false. The incident actually took place in China's Yunnan province, where two nurses risked their lives to protect newborn babies in Jingcheng Hospital.
Read the story here.
3. Scripted Video Viral as One Showing Dhaka Girl Alive After Her Head Was Severed
The video is being shared on social media platforms to claim that it shows a woman in Dhaka, Bangladesh, who was still alive after a train accident severed her head.
However, the claim is false because this is a scripted video. The video was made by Indian content creator 'JS Haunted Vlogs' and does not depict an accident in Dhaka.
Read the fact-check here.
4. Old Clip From Bangladesh Viral as That of Recent Violence in West Bengal's Malda
A video showing several people destroying vehicles and property by setting fire to them and using other forms of violence is being shared as one from Malda, West Bengal following the recent communal tensions in the area.
However, the claim is false. The video is from Sylhet in Bangladesh and shows the vandalism during a protest in November 2023.
Read the fact-check here.
5. Video Shows Public Reacting to Salman Khan's 2014 Movie 'Kick', Not 'Sikandar'
A video is went viral on social media platforms to claim that it shows a positive public review of Bollywood actor Salman Khan's latest release, Sikandar.
However, this claim is false as this video dates back to 2014 and shows audience reacting to Salman Khan's movie Kick.
Read the fact-check here.
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