A few days ago, disturbing news emerged, alleging that an 85-year-old Kuki woman had been burnt alive in Pallel by Meitei militants, flaring outrage and tension in Manipur. The initial report was circulated by many social media users, but the major account being of @TLThangkhoginHK.
@WasbirH (wasbir hussan editor in chief)Hello respected sir🙏
— BOIYOKUKI (@TLThangkhoginHK) September 8, 2023
Why are you so afraid to tell who attack who?
Early this morning manipur sponsor heavily armed meitei militant attack pallel molnoi(kuki vill).
Several kuki houses wer torch.
One kuki women was burnt alive.@NELiveTV pic.twitter.com/gGM8n08qUR
The Source and Clarification:
However, Manipur Police, through their official Twitter account (@manipur_police), promptly clarified the situation. According to them, an 85-year-old Kuki civilian lady was not only safe but had been rescued by a collaborative effort between the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and Manipur Police in the general area of Pallel. She was subsequently handed over to the authorities in Tengnoupal District.
CSO and Manipur Police rescued an elderly:
— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) September 8, 2023
An 85-year-old civilian lady (Kuki) was rescued by CSO along with Manipur Police in the general area of Pallel and handed safely to Tengnoupal District authorities
Contrary to the reports, there was no incident involving the burning of a Kuki woman in Pallel. Instead, the elderly Kuki woman was safely rescued and protected by CSO and Manipur Police, ensuring her well-being and defusing a potentially volatile situation.
Conclusion:
In the midst of ethnic tensions and strife, it is crucial to rely on confirmed sources and correct information. The false claim of a Kuki woman being burnt alive in Pallel aimed to further divide communities and incite violence. You can refer to the findings of this inquiry in the Twitter thread embedded below.
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) September 9, 2023
ANALYSIS: Fake
FACT: News is being circulated claiming that a Kuki woman was burnt alive in Pallel by Meitei militants, but the news is fake. As per police, an 85-year-old civilian lady (Kuki) was rescued by CSO along with Manipur Police in the general area of Pallel (1/2) pic.twitter.com/yXRcS3rlNc
Claim: An 85-year-old Kuki woman was burnt alive in Pallel Village, Manipur.
Fact: The claim of her being burnt alive is untrue and misleading.
