A CCTV footage showing an out-of-control car crashing into a group of people seated on chairs on a concrete surface has been circulated with the claim that they were sitting in the middle of the road when the car hit them. In fact, the incident took place in Cheeka, Haryana, where a learner driver mistakenly accelerated instead of braking at the Anaj Mandi premises. The individuals were seated outside their shop, not on a main road.
Sharing the video on X (Formerly Twitter) propaganda account @RealBababanaras wrote, “Whose fault is it? Car drivers or people who are sitting in a gathering in the middle of the road.”
Whose fault is it? Car drivers or people who are sitting in a gathering in the middle of the road. pic.twitter.com/UxEDgIQXh3
— Baba Banaras™ (@RealBababanaras) January 5, 2025
The truth behind the claims about CCTV footage, Fact Check
As soon as the posts containing the shocking video and claims came to our notice. Subsequently, we conducted research and analysis regarding the video. We found that these people were not sitting on the main road.
To verify the claims made by the users. We performed relevant keyword searches and found multiple reports regarding the incident. According to reports (1, 2, 3), the incident took place in Cheeka, Haryana, where a learner driver mistakenly accelerated instead of braking at the Anaj Mandi premises. The individuals were seated outside their shop, not on a main road.
Therefore, it is evident from verified sources that these individuals were seated outside their shop, not on a main road.
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) January 5, 2025
ANALYSIS: Distorted
FACT: A CCTV video showing an out-of-control car hitting a group of people seated on chairs on a concrete surface has been shared with the claim they were sitting in the middle of a road when the car struck them. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/75ELZUTwEV
Intent
Influencers are circulating disturbing videos with distorted claims to get the spotlight on social media.
Conclusion
Claim– Car ran over people sitting in the Middle of the road.
Fact– These individuals were seated outside their shop, not on a main road. A learner driver mistakenly accelerated instead of braking at the Anaj Mandi premises.
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