Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Viral Photo Misrepresents Statue Demolition in Bangladesh
A photo is going around on social media showing a bulldozer knocking down a statue of Lord Vishnu.
People are saying this happened recently in Bangladesh and are worried.
But this isn't true.
The photo isn't new, and it didn't happen in Bangladesh.
It's important to check facts before sharing things online to avoid spreading wrong information.
A photo of a bulldozer demolishing a statue of Lord Vishnu is viral on social media.
The photo is claimed to show a recent event in Bangladesh.
The photo is not recent and does not depict an event in Bangladesh.
The viral post was shared on Facebook with a caption in Malayalam.
The caption translates to 'The scenes in Bangladesh are frightening.'
- Who
- Social media users.
- What
- A viral photo claiming to show the demolition of Lord Vishnu’s statue in Bangladesh.
- When
- The exact date is not specified, but it is not recent.
- Where
- The photo does not depict an event in Bangladesh.
- Why
- To spread misinformation or create fear.
- Claim
- Photo shows Lord Vishnu’s statue being demolished in Bangladesh.
- Fact
- The photo is not recent and does not depict an event in Bangladesh.
- Source
- Social media platforms.
- Language of Viral Post
- Malayalam.
- Translation of Caption
- The scenes in Bangladesh are frightening.
