Fact Check: Old video shared with a communal spin

Social media users are sharing a video claiming that Muslims are dancing to provocative songs in front of a Hindu temple in Khargone.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on  29 April 2022 6:15 AM GMT
Fact Check: Old video shared with a communal spin

Hyderabad: Social media users are sharing a video claiming that Muslims are dancing to provocative songs in front of a Hindu temple in Khargone.

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Fact Check

NewsMeter found the claim to be false.


When we searched for the video using relevant keywords and time filters, an extended version of the video was found published on a YouTube channel on 25 September 2018. This YouTube channel mentioned it as the visuals from the 2018 Muharram procession in Khargone.


On observing the video, one can notice a billboard that mentions the place as Ganesh Chowk in Khargone. This YouTube channel shared another video showing a group of Muslims dancing in front of the same Hindu temple.


Hence, the claim is false.

Claim Review:Visuals of Muslims dancing to the provocative songs in front of a Hindu temple in Khargone
Claimed By:Social Media Users
Claim Reviewed By:Newsmeter
Claim Source:Social Media
Claim Fact Check:False
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