A video depicting a group of individuals fighting with sticks has been circulated with claims that Hindu devotees were attacked by members of the Muslim community in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. However, this claim is misleading. In fact, according to police reports, the incident was not a religious hate crime; instead, it was a dispute among members of the same community (Hindus).
Sharing the video on X (Formerly Twitter), serial fake news peddler and propagandist account @SonOfBharat7 wrote, In Sambhal, snakes came out of their holes again. A bus carrying Maa Purnagiri was attacked in Sambhal. Bhajans were being played in the bus, which had stopped for food and drinks. The Jihadis who were adamant on stopping the bhajans beat the devotees of the goddess to death. Hopefully, the Sambhal police will give a strong reply. (Translated from Hindi). Later, he deleted the post.
Another account, @timesalways1, also disseminated the video and wrote, “Devotees Attacked in Sambhal: An incident occurred in Sambhal involving an altercation between devotees and members of the Muslim community. The local police have taken preventive action against six individuals from both sides, and further legal proceedings are in progress.”
Devotees Attacked in Sambhal:
— Times Always (@timesalways1) March 22, 2025
An incident occurred in Sambhal involving an altercation between devotees and members of the Muslim community. The local police have taken preventive action against six individuals from both sides, and further legal proceedings are in progress. pic.twitter.com/4d44cWkLrK
Several other users, influencers and propagandists have also disseminated the video and made similar claims. Their posts can be seen here: @ShivamdixitInd, @Prabhashka74054.
The truth behind the claims from Sambhal, 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 religious hate crime between two communities.
To verify the claims made by the users. We performed relevant keyword searches and found the Sambhal Police statement regarding the incident. According to police, the incident was not a religious hate crime; instead, it was a dispute among members of the same community (Hindus).
Therefore, it is evident from verified sources that the video was not related to a religious hate crime.
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ANALYSIS: Misleading
FACT: A video showing a group of people engaged in a physical altercation, attacking each other with sticks, has been shared with the claim that members of the Muslim community in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, targeted Hindu devotees. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/WsNYkK22rW
Intent
Influencers circulated videos from Sambhal with misleading claims to set their narrative based on religion.
Conclusion
Claim: Members of the Muslim community in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, attacked Hindu devotees.
Fact– According to police, the incident was not a religious hate crime; instead, it was a dispute among members of the same community (Hindus).
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