A widow woman in Mirzapur was allegedly raped, and physically assaulted by a young man on the pretext of marriage. The news of the incident spread like fire on social media and was accompanied by police negligence and pressure for reconciliation. However, upon a careful examination of the facts, it becomes evident that the situation is not as it was initially portrayed.
The misleading news first appeared on the Twitter account of Bharat Samachar, a news portal with a history of spreading false information. The tweet accused a young man of raping a widow under the guise of marriage, subsequently abusing and cheating her. Local journalist associated with Bharat Samachar, Pavank Tripathi later shared this news, tagging the Uttar Pradesh Police.
UP’s Mirzapur Police swiftly responded to the viral claims with a statement. According to the police investigation, it was revealed that the opposite party, the accused young man, had initially refused to marry the complainant. However, he later expressed willingness to marry her. Contrary to the original narrative, the woman did not have any ongoing objections or complaints at that point.
The incident showcases a concerning trend of selective circulation of information to further certain agendas. The intent behind sharing only a portion of the incident aimed to manipulate public opinion and misconstrue the facts surrounding the case. Moreover, by looking into the social media feed of the Bharat Samachar it is also evident that they are constant critics of the UP Government, and here too the misleading story might be circulated to showcase lawlessness in Uttar Pradesh.
By perpetuating false claims, some self-proclaimed outlets seem to aim at sowing discord and disharmony among different communities. After conducting an extensive analysis, our team engaged in fact-checking the claim. You can find the results of this investigation in the Twitter thread embedded below for your reference.
CLAIM: Widow was raped and physically assaulted by a young man on the pretext of a marriage promise.
FACT: Misleading context, the young man rejected marrying the woman and later he agreed.
In our pursuit of accurate and unbiased information, we’ve diligently fact-checked the claims surrounding the incident. Misinformation can sow discord and disrupt communal harmony. Your support matters greatly in our mission to foster an informed and united society. Together, let’s strive to make India and Indians proud, upholding truth and unity. Jai Hind.
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