Archive · 30 May 2025
Fake Video Circulating in Bengal: Police Warn of Action
Some people are spreading a fake video online that pretends to show a bad event in India.
The video is actually from a fight in Mexico in 2023 and has nothing to do with what it claims to show in India.
The police are saying the video is meant to cause trouble and spread lies.
They are investigating who made the video and will punish them.
The police are also reminding everyone to be careful about what they see online and to check if things are true before sharing them.
Bengal Police issued a warning about a fake video circulating on social media.
The video used footage from a 2023 clash in Mexico, misrepresenting it as an incident in Shamsherganj, Murshidabad.
Police stated the video falsely claimed a Muslim youth set a Hindu girl on fire after rejection of a proposal.
Investigations have started to trace the source of the misleading posts and legal action will be taken.
Police are conducting awareness programs on fact-checking and responsible social media usage.
- Who
- Bengal Police and Jangipur Police
- What
- Warned of a fake video and initiated investigation.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Shamsherganj, Murshidabad (falsely claimed)
- Why
- To prevent the spread of misinformation and communal disharmony.
- Location Falsely Claimed
- Shamsherganj, Murshidabad
- Original Incident Location and Date
- Mexico, May 2023
- Intent of the Misleading Video
- Inciting violence and spreading propaganda
- Police Action
- Investigation in progress
- Upcoming Awareness Programs
- Fact-checking and responsible social media usage