A video showing a vehicle seemingly dragging two figures wrapped tightly and taped has been shared and portrayed as rape accused are being punished. However, this claim is entirely baseless. In truth, this video originates from a Halloween celebration. The scene was staged as part of a creative and thematic display for the holiday.
Sharing the video on X (Formerly Twitter) @Advocatesidi questioned the punishment for rape in India. She wrote, “What about India?”
Several other users and Influencers have also shared the video and made similar claims. Their posts can be seen here, @BarmerTweet, @ami_nish
The truth about the viral video shared as rape accused being punished, Fact Check
As soon as the posts containing the video and claims came to our notice. Subsequently, we conducted research and analysis of the video and found that it was not a real-life situation but a decoration during a Halloween celebration.
To verify the claims made by the users. We performed a reverse image search of some key frames from the viral video using Google Lens. This led us to an Instagram post containing the same video. According to the Instagram post, this video is related to the Halloween celebration.
Upon closer examination of the video, we noticed a directional signboard displaying names such as San Pablo and C Arrau. Further research revealed multiple locations named San Pablo, including a city in the Philippines, a city in California, and a town in Chile. However, the exact location of the video remains unverified. Based on the vehicle number plate observed, it is likely from Chile, as the format resembles (1, 2) that used on some Chilean vehicles.
Source: Instagram
Therefore, it is evident from D-Intent Data’s Fact Check that the viral video doesn’t depict punishment for rape accused. It is a Halloween celebration video.
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ANALYSIS: Fake
FACT: A video showing a vehicle seemingly dragging two figures wrapped tightly and taped has been shared and portrayed as rape accused are being punished. However,this claim is entirely baseless.Fact is,this video originates from a Halloween celebration.(1/3) pic.twitter.com/7lRaHcVYzV
Intent
Influencers are circulating Halloween celebration and decoration videos with misleading claims to set their narrative.
Conclusion
Claim– The video depicts a rape accused being published.
Fact – The video is related to the Halloween celebration, nothing to do with the rape accused.
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