Archive · 12 Jun 2025
CNN News18 Apologizes for Anchor's False Sacrifice Claim
A news channel, CNN News18, made a mistake on air.
One of their reporters wrongly said that people are sacrificed at a temple in Assam.
This happened during a discussion about a murder case.
The channel quickly apologized, saying they made a mistake and didn't mean to offend anyone's religious beliefs.
They have removed the video and are very sorry for what happened.
The anchor was talking about a murder case and incorrectly brought up the temple during the discussion, which caused offense.
CNN News18 issued an apology for an anchor's remarks linking the Raja Raghuvanshi murder to alleged human sacrifice at Kamakhya Temple.
The anchor, Akanksha Swarup, made the comments during a discussion about the murder case.
The channel called the statement a 'complete error of judgment' and said they had no intention of hurting religious sentiments.
The controversial remarks were made while talking to Raja Raghuvanshi’s sister, who suggested the murder could be related to human sacrifice.
The channel has deleted the clip from all platforms and apologized profusely.
- Who
- CNN News18 and anchor Akanksha Swarup; Raja Raghuvanshi's sister also involved in the conversation.
- What
- CNN News18 apologized for an anchor's false claim of human sacrifice at Kamakhya Temple.
- When
- June 12, 2025 (apology issued)
- Where
- CNN News18, regarding a temple in Assam.
- Why
- The anchor's comments, made during a discussion about the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, were a 'complete error of judgment'.
CNN News18
Public
Accuracy of Reporting
CNN News18
Anchor made a false claim that human sacrifices occur at Kamakhya Temple. The channel apologized.
Public
No opposing viewpoint available in this scenario.
- News Channel
- CNN News18
- Anchor
- Akanksha Swarup
- Subject
- Raja Raghuvanshi murder case
- Location Mentioned
- Kamakhya Temple, Assam
- Apology Issued
- Yes
- Removed Content
- Yes