Extremist propagandist accounts are spreading sensitive images from the recent murder of two teenagers in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, claiming that two Dalit minors were brutally killed by Upper Caste Hindus. Their hands and legs were bound with ropes. However, no verified or credible sources have confirmed that the perpetrators were from an upper caste or that the incident was motivated by caste-based hatred.
Sharing the images on X (Formerly Twitter) propagandist account @CrimesDigest wrote, “A terrible incident took place in Gorakhpur. Two Dalit minors were brutally murdered by Upper Caste Hindus. Their hands and legs were found tied with rope. Uttar Pradesh is becoming a graveyard for Dalits.”
The truth behind the claims, Fact Check
As soon as the posts containing the sensitive images and claims came to our notice. Subsequently, we conducted research and analysis regarding the claims, we found that these claims about caste-based hate crimes were false and self-invented.
To verify the claims made by propagandists. We performed relevant keyword searches and found multiple reports (1, 2) and police statements regarding the incident. Additionally, no verified or credible sources have confirmed that the perpetrators were from an upper caste or that the incident was motivated by caste-based hatred. Furthermore, The police are currently investigating the matter and apprehended one suspect, who is a minor.
#gorakhpurpolice#PoliceAction
— Gorakhpur Police (@gorakhpurpolice) January 24, 2025
➡️#sspgorakhpur द्वारा #PsSahjanwa क्षेत्रान्तर्गत स्थित ग्राम भक्सा में घटित घटना के घटनास्थल का निरीक्षण किया गया ।
➡️घटना के संबंध में #sspgorakhpur द्वारा दी गयी #VideoByte #UPPolice@dgpup @AdgGk @diggorakhpur pic.twitter.com/nrFg4jUauu
Therefore, it is evident from verified sources that the incident was not related to caste-based hate crimes.
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) January 26, 2025
ANALYSIS: Unsubstantiated
FACT: Extremist propagandist accounts are spreading sensitive images from the recent murder of two teenagers in Gorakhpur, UP, claiming that Upper Caste Hindus brutally killed two Dalit minors. Their hands and legs were bound with ropes. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/zEgpFMkfcX
Intent
Extremist propagandist accounts are circulating sensitive visuals with self-invented claims about the viral narrative based on caste.
Conclusion
Claim– Upper caste men brutally killed two Dalit teenagers in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Fact– No verified or credible sources have confirmed that the perpetrators were from an upper caste or that the incident was motivated by caste-based hatred.
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