August 22, 2026
Fact Check

#FACTCHECK-CLAIM””Horrific images coming from Shillong!”

ANALYSIS: Misleading

FACT: A rally in Shillong on Friday demanding filling up of vacant Meghalaya government posts turned violent when the participants attacked passers-by with sticks and damaged few vehicles. Local police also registered two separate cases. The FKJGP president expressed regret at the violence that had taken place and apologised for the attack on media person.

There was no targeted attack on any religious community.Totally a case of protesters lost control.
INTENT: Extremists social media users are sharing video clip claiming religious attack on a perticular community. By doing this such people are trying to spread hate and violence between religious groups.

MISLEADING FACT:

FACT:

https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/meghalaya/shillong-rally-violent-vacant-govt-posts-8236000/

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