A video purporting to show a group of individuals fighting and creating chaos has gone viral, with the accusation being made that Hindu extremists carry guns in Muslim areas and intimidate people by throwing Holi colours.

Verified accounts on twitter, including @AsianDigest tweeted “UP: Hindu Extremist carry guns in Muslim localities and harass people by throwing Holi colors #Molestationfestival” on March 25, 2024. The tweet has received an about 41.3k views on X.

UP: Hindu Extremist carry guns in Muslim localities and harass people by throwing Holi colors pic.twitter.com/QaeRVyNOTK#Molestationfestival

— Crime Reports India (@AsianDigest) March 25, 2024

Several other accounts, including @karishma_aziz97 made the same claim that the video from Uttar Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh shows Extremist Hindus harm individuals by throwing Holi colours at them and carrying guns in Muslim areas. The archive can be read from above.

What is the Actual Truth About this Incident? : Fact

The truth is that these assertions are fake and unfounded. The police claim that there was a fight between two groups in the same community during which one of the groups opened fire, although no one was injured. A case has been filed in response to the victim’s allegation, and the accused is on the lookout for arrest. It is not related to religion in any way.

The official account of @bareillypolice tweeted “After the incident of firing in Sailani of Police Station Baradari area, the Police has registered a case under the relevant sections and is taking further action to arrest the culprits. #UPPolice” on March 24, 2024.

थाना बारादरी क्षेत्र के सैलानी में हुई फायरिंग की घटना के उपरान्त पुलिस द्वारा सुसंगत धाराओं में अभियोग पंजीकृत कर दोषियों की गिरफ्तारी हेतु की जा रही अग्रिम कार्यवाही के संबंध में क्षेत्राधिकारी नगर तृतीय, बरेली की बाइट। #UPPolice pic.twitter.com/i4fMjuWKsi

— Bareilly Police (@bareillypolice) March 24, 2024

Further, @bareillypolice again tweeted “There was a dispute between two parties of the same community in Police Station Baradari, Bareilly area, in which one party resorted to firing which did not hit anyone. On the basis of the complaint filed by the victim, a case is being registered and efforts are being made to arrest the accused. Do not post misleading information.” on March 25, 2024.

थाना बारादरी, बरेली क्षेत्र में एक ही समुदाय के दो पक्षों में विवाद हुआ था ,जिसमें एक पक्ष द्वारा फायरिंग की घटना की गयी जो किसी को लगी नहीं थी। पीडित पक्ष की तहरीर के आधार पर मुकदमा पंजीकृत कर आरोपी की गिरफ्तारी का प्रयास किया जा रहा है। भ्रामक जानकारी पोस्ट ना करें।

— Bareilly Police (@bareillypolice) March 25, 2024

D-Intent’s Fact-Checking Results:

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ANALYSIS: Misleading

FACT:A video that shows a group of people involved in a brawl creating a ruckus has been shared, claiming that Hindu extremists carry guns in Muslim localities & harass people by throwing Holi colors.Fact is that these claims are fake and baseless.(1/3) pic.twitter.com/SoPGcWmPX7

— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) March 25, 2024

Intent:

Religious hate and misinformation propaganda accounts are circulating videos with false claims to create communal tensions during the festive season. A video that shows a group of people involved in a brawl creating a ruckus has been shared, claiming that Hindu extremists carry guns in Muslim localities & harass people by throwing Holi colors. The truth is that these accusations are false and unfounded. According to the police, there was a disagreement between two groups from the same community, and one group opened fire, but no one was harmed. A case has been opened in response to the victim’s allegation, and attempts are underway to apprehend the accused. It has absolutely nothing to do with religion.

Conclusion:

Claim : A video has been posted showing a group of individuals brawling and causing a commotion, saying that Hindu extremists carry guns in Muslim areas and harass people by throwing Holi colours.

Fact : Fact is that these claims are fake and baseless. According to the police, there was a dispute between two groups of the same community, in which one group opened fire, but no one was injured. Based on the victim’s complaint, a case has been registered, and efforts are being made to arrest the accused. It has nothing to do with religion.

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