A disturbing video showing a semi-naked woman being assaulted and publicly paraded has circulated widely, with claims that it represents a caste-based hate crime and an atrocity against a tribal community in Gujarat. However, investigations reveal that the incident stemmed from a personal dispute. The woman was allegedly attacked by her relatives over accusations of an extramarital affair. The incident occurred on January 28 in Dhalmisal village, Gujarat, when the woman visited another man’s home to meet him.
Sharing the video on the X (Formerly Twitter) propaganda account, @HansrajMeena wrote, “In Dahod, Gujarat, a tribal woman was stripped naked and paraded and brutally beaten by a mob, which is extremely reprehensible and shameful. This incident highlights the failure of the BJP government and the increasing atrocities on the tribal community. Strict action should be taken against the culprits.” Later, he deleted the post.
Another propaganda account @common000786Om also shared the video and wrote, “In Dahod, Gujarat, a tribal woman was beaten and paraded naked by a mob. Are we living in the 21st century? Despite having a woman president, such incidents are not being curbed?” Later, he deleted the post.
Several other users, influencers and propagandists have also disseminated the video and made similar claims. Their posts can be seen here, @dhruvrahtee, @ManrajM7, @CrimesDigest, @QueenBangla, @DrLamtinthangHk, @Sugna_Tribal1, @IBANEWSofficial, @VikasRathod28, @priyak_03, @taj_india007
The truth behind the claims about the video of Semi-naked woman dragged, Fact Check
As soon as the posts containing the video and claims came to our notice. Subsequently, we conducted research and analysis of the incident. We found that the incident was not related to a caste-based hate crime against a tribal woman.
To verify the claims made by the users. We performed relevant keyword searches and found media reports and police statements regarding the incident. According to the reports (1, 2), the incident stemmed from a personal dispute. The woman was allegedly attacked by her relatives over accusations of an extramarital affair. The incident occurred on January 28 in Dhalmisal village, Gujarat, when the woman visited another man’s home to meet him. A mob, led by her father-in-law, brother-in-law, and several women, forcibly dragged her out and assaulted her. Following the incident, police conducted a thorough operation and arrested the suspects, including four women, four men, and four minors. Additionally, Dahod police also helped the victim woman to open a vegetable shop named ‘Aatma Gaurav’ in Fatepura.
Salute @GujaratPolice !
— Sagar Patoliya (@kathiyawadiii) February 6, 2025
દાહોદ જિલ્લાના સંજેલીમાં સાસરિયાની રાક્ષસી વિકૃતિનો ભોગ બનેલી આ મહિલા કે જેને પોતાના જ પરિવાર દ્વારા અર્ધ નગ્ન કરીને સાંકળથી બાઇક પાછળ બાંધીને ગામમાં ફેરવવામાં આવી હતી!!
આ ઘટનાના તમામ આરોપીઓ તો પકડાયા જ છે પરંતુ સાથે દાહોદ પોલીસ દ્વારા પીડિત મહિલાને… https://t.co/szMMOrxl6Z pic.twitter.com/eg7e4hNKy0
Therefore, it is evident from verified sources that the incident was not related to caste-based hate crimes against a tribal woman.
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ANALYSIS: Misleading
FACT: A disturbing video showing a semi-naked woman being assaulted and publicly paraded has circulated widely, with claims that it represents a caste-based hate crime and atrocities against a tribal community in Gujarat. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/945aXD2wt7
Intent
Propaganda accounts circulated sensitive videos with misleading claims to set their narrative based on caste.
Conclusion
Claim– A semi-naked tribal woman was dragged and paraded publicly in a caste-based hate crime in Dahod, Gujarat.
Fact– The accused and victim belonged to the same community. The woman was assaulted by her father-in-law, her husband’s brother and others over extramarital affairs.
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