A video depicting an idol engulfed in flames is being widely circulated online, accompanied by claims that miscreants deliberately set fire to the Sri Amareswara Swamy temple in Bhupalpally, Telangana. These claims have sparked concern and outrage among the public. However, the local police have issued a statement clarifying the incident, stating that the fire occurred accidentally and was not the result of any malicious or intentional act.
Sharing the video on X (Formerly Twitter) @SVishnuReddy wrote. Yet another attack on a Hindu temple in Telangana, this time at Ambatipalli Amareswara temple. The burning of the Hanuman idol raises serious concerns about the safety and security of religious sites.
Yet another attack on a Hindu temple in #Telangana, this time at Ambatipalli Amareswara temple.
— Vishnu Vardhan Reddy (@SVishnuReddy) November 22, 2024
The burning of the Hanuman idol raises serious concerns about the safety and security of religious sites.
It's alarming how Rahul Gandhi & other CONgressis continue to ignore these… pic.twitter.com/iDF2HTHsbU
Propagandists account @ajaychauhan41 also shared the video and wrote. “Another Hindu temple attacked in Telangana, this time Hanumanji’s idol was burnt in Ambatipalli Amareshwar temple”. (Translated from Hindi)
तेलंगाना में एक और हिंदू मंदिर पर हमला, इस बार अंबातिपल्ली अमरेश्वर मंदिर में हनुमानजी की मूर्ति को जला दिया गया pic.twitter.com/VS1dnj7eeo
— हम लोग We The People 🇮🇳 (@ajaychauhan41) November 22, 2024
Several other users, influencers and propagandists have also shared the video and made similar claims. Their posts can be seen here, @bloody_media, @MeghUpdates, @Vini__007, @TVG_BJP.
The truth about the viral video about fire at Sri Amareswara Swamy temple, Fact Check
As soon as the posts containing the video and claims came to our notice. Subsequently, we conducted research and analysis regarding the incident and found that the incident was unrelated to any attack on the temple.
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 but couldn’t find any credible sources. Furthermore, we ran a relevant keyword search and found Bhupalpally Police’s statement regarding the incident.
Yesterday evening on 21.11.24 at around 1600hrs, after Shanti Puja at the Hanuman idol in Ambatipalli Amareswara temple, after pouring oil in a coconut shell and lighting a lamp and placing it near the idol, the idol accidentally caught fire and caught fire.
— Kiran Khare IPS (@spbhoopalpalli) November 22, 2024
The police said, that on 21.11.24 at around 1600hrs, after Shanti Puja at the Hanuman idol in Ambatipalli Amareswara temple, after pouring oil in a coconut shell and lighting a lamp and placing it near the idol, the idol accidentally caught fire. The police said everyone is requested not to spread any falsified information. Police will take strict legal action for spreading rumours.
నిన్న సాయంత్రం 21.11.24 1600 గంటల ప్రాంతంలో అంబటిపల్లి అమరేశ్వర దేవాలయంలోని హనుమాన్ విగ్రహానికి శాంతి పూజ అనంతరం కొబ్బరి చిప్పలో నూనె పోసి దీపం వెలిగించి విగ్రహం సమీపంలో పెట్టడంతో, ప్రమాదవశాత్తు విగ్రహానికి మంటలు అంటుకుని మంటలు చెలరేగాయి. అంబటి గ్రామస్తులు ఈ సంఘటనను చూశారు.
— Kiran Khare IPS (@spbhoopalpalli) November 22, 2024
Therefore, it is evident from verified sources that the incident was not related to any attack on the temple. The fire was accidental, not a deliberate attempt to damage the idols.
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) November 23, 2024
ANALYSIS: Misleading
FACT: A sensitive video showing an idol being burned is being circulated with claims that miscreants set fire to the Sri Amareswara Swamy temple in Bhupalpally, Telangana. However, these claims are not true. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/4GrPUSFRaV
Intent
Influencers and propagandists are circulating sensitive videos with misleading claims to set their narrative based on religion.
Conclusion
Claim– Miscreants set fire to the Sri Amareswara Swamy temple in Bhupalpally, Telangana.
Fact – The police have clarified that the cause of the fire was accidental, not a deliberate attempt to damage the temple or idols.
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