A few days ago, a series of misinformation swept across social media platforms. The false narrative revolved around the suicide of a Muslim prisoner named Rahmatullah Ansari, who was allegedly murdered in Birsa Munda Central Jail, Ranchi. The fake news of his murder was spread by many. The main account is of a regular fake news spreader Meer Fasal, who tweeted about it [Archive of his tweet, click here ].

The Real Story

Rahmatullah Ansari, a resident of Husir under the Kanke police station in Ranchi, was arrested on April 2, 2022, and sent to jail on charges of stealing a car. On Tuesday afternoon, Rahmatullah Ansari committed suicide and tried to end his life by slitting his throat with a sharp object. Following the tragic incident, he was taken to the jail hospital and was referred to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi. Later at 11 pm on Tuesday, he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. This incident was not a murder but a tragic case of self-harm.

The Propaganda around Rahmatullah Ansari and his suicide

Certain propaganda accounts circulated the news with false claims, attempting to target the administration and set a narrative based on religion. These accounts misrepresented the facts, leading to unnecessary unrest and tension. Despite the fact that he committed suicide, some family members called it a murder. Moreover, they demanded an investigation by an independent agency.

Conclusion

In conclusion, The death of Rahmatullah Ansari was not a murder but a suicide. The misinformation spread by certain accounts is baseless and aimed at creating unnecessary panic and religious tension. Following comprehensive analysis and meticulous fact-checking, our team has investigated the claim. You can refer to the findings of this inquiry in the Twitter thread embedded below. In addition, you could also read the reports regarding the story for clarity, by avenuemail.in [archive] and by Lagatar24.

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ANALYSIS: Misleading

FACT: Misinformation propaganda accounts circulating news claiming that a prisoner named Rahmatullah Ansari was brutally killed in Birsa Munda Central Jail, Ranchi. The truth is that, according to the police, the prisoner slit his own throat. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/fXi2Reh7jG

— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) September 14, 2023

Claim: Rahmatullah Ansari was murdered in jail.

Fact: Misleading claims. Rahmatullah Ansari committed suicide in jail.

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