A video showing a large crowd waving saffron flags and dancing in the streets has gone viral on social media. Users claimed the visuals were from Uttam Nagar in Delhi, showing Hindus gathering in large numbers on Eid following the murder of Tarun Kumar, who was killed following a clash during Holi celebrations in Uttam Nagar.
Evidence
A reverse image search of key frames from the viral video led to an Instagram post uploaded by a @amar_sound_raichur, dated September 19, 2024. The post included visuals matching the viral clip and described the event as Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Karnataka's Raichur.
Subsequent investigation led us to another Instagram post by @dj_sonu_gulbarga, from September 23, 2024, featuring a longer version of the viral footage. The hashtags associated with the post, too, indicated that the footage showed Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Karnataka.
Screengrab from Instagram post by @dj_sonu_gulbargaOn closely analysing the longer version of the video, we saw a display board stating "Osmaniya Masjid." Using this information, we were able to geo-locate the spot seen in the viral clip in Karnataka's Raichur. The same can be seen here.
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Verdict
The claim that the video shows Hindus flooding the streets of Uttam Nagar, Delhi, on Eid following the killing of Tarun Kumar on Holi is false.
FAQs
Q1. Is the viral video from Uttam Nagar, Delhi?
No. The video was filmed in Raichur, Karnataka, not in Delhi.
Q2. Does the video show events that took place on Eid?
No. The footage shows Ganesh Utsav celebrations and is unrelated to Eid.
Q3. Why was the video linked to Uttam Nagar and communal tensions?
Old videos are often misused on social media to push communal or misleading narratives, especially during sensitive events.
Sources
Instagram Post By @amar_sound_raichur, Dated September 19, 2024
Instagram Post By @dj_sonu_gulbarga, Dated September 23, 2024
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