Extremist propaganda accounts are circulating an image of an elderly man in police custody, claiming that a Hindu monk named Kishanchand (55) was arrested in Mathura for sexually assaulting a stray dog. These claims are misleading, as the man was not a real monk but was posing as one. Police statements also do not identify him as a Sadhu.
A propaganda account @AsianDigest first posted the image with the caption:
“Hindu Monk Kishanchand (55) was arrested for rapng stray dog in Mathura. No woman or animal or reptile safe.”*
Several other accounts, including @emon_maste31034, @crimecheck360, and @BINALI_AHMED_, further amplified this claim across social media.
Truth: Misleading Claim About Mathura Arrest
As this claim spread, it drew our attention. The D-Intent Data Team investigated using credible sources and official statements. A report by Punjab Kesari confirmed that the accused was posing as a Sadhu but was not a real monk.
The official account of @mathurapolice also clarified that the man was arrested by Barsana police station for committing an unnatural act with an animal, but he was never identified as a monk.
पशु के साथ अप्राकृतिक कृत्य करने वाले एक अभियुक्त को थाना बरसाना पुलिस द्वारा किया गिरफ्तार।#mathurapolice pic.twitter.com/TfRDfH3knj
— MATHURA POLICE (@mathurapolice) September 3, 2025
Coverage by Hindi Savera News further verified that the individual was an impostor disguising himself as a Sadhu. Therefore, the truth is that the man arrested in Mathura was not a Hindu monk.
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) September 8, 2025
ANALYSIS: Misleading
FACT: Extremist propaganda accounts are circulating an image of an elderly man in police custody, claiming that a Hindu monk named Kishanchand (55) was arrested in Mathura for sexually assaulting a stray dog. These claims are misleading. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/xgvpWfvWkz
Intent:
Propaganda accounts are circulating misleading claims about the incident in Mathura to target and vilify a particular community.
Conclusion:
Claim: A Hindu monk named Kishanchand was arrested in Mathura for sexually assaulting a stray dog.
Fact: The accused was not a monk but a man posing as a Sadhu. Police did not identify him as a monk.
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