Fact Check

“Communal Violence Erupts in Palda Village of Hastinapur, Meerut: Mosque and Homes Vandalized, Imam Beaten, Standing Wheat Crop Set on Fire as Police Remain Passive Spectators”

ANALYSIS: Misleading

Misleading Tweet:

@MuradAIMIM, 007AliSohrab, @ShahavajAnjum, L_H_JK12, @Aafrin7866,

FACT: A video is being circulated in which some people can seen creating ruckus, video has been shared with misleading claim that Muslims houses and religious places are being targeted by mob. Actually house of a “murder accused” was targeted.But fact is that A youth named Vishu was killed on Sunday night in Palda village located in Hastinapur area of Meerut, following which there was tension among people in the area. As soon as his body was cremated his family members & relatives started causing a ruckus the angry people tried to torch the house of the accused Anas. Case has been registered, investigation going on, further action is being taken.

Source: https://www.outlookindia.com, https://www.news9live.com/, @meerutpolice

INTENT: Religious extremists spreading misleading news to create communal unrest in the state.

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