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बांग्लादेश का वीडियो नेपाल में हुई सांप्रदायिक घटना का बताकर वायरल
A viral video currently circulating on social media platforms, which claims to depict a recent communal incident in Nepal, has been identified as misleading. According to a report by The Quint, the footage does not originate from Nepal but is instead from a separate event that occurred in Bangladesh.
The investigation highlights a growing trend of misattributing videos from one region to another to incite communal tensions or spread misinformation. By analyzing visual cues within the video, such as signage, local architecture, and linguistic markers, fact-checkers were able to geolocate the scene to Bangladesh, contradicting the claims being shared by users online.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying visual content before sharing it, particularly when the subject matter involves sensitive communal or political issues. Authorities and digital media experts continue to urge the public to exercise caution and rely on verified reporting when encountering inflammatory content on social media.
Truth Score
95/100
Verified
Why this score
The Quint's fact-check investigation confirms that the viral video circulating on social media, which was falsely attributed to a communal incident in Nepal, is actually footage from an event in Bangladesh. This is a standard verification of misinformation where the visual evidence is geolocated to a different country than claimed.
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No corroborating trusted sources found.
Original report: The Quint