Video Does Not Show Muslim Persecution in India
The video was made of two clips, the first of which was taken in Jerusalem
The Claim
A video shows the persecution of Muslims in India.
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A video circulating on social media accounts features a group of Muslims praying and then being fired on with tear gas. Users also claim that the video shows violence against Muslims in India due to their religious beliefs.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar found the claim is misleading, as the video is made of two clips. The first was taken from a video posted in July 2019 of an attack by Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem.
The second clip is from a video showing riots between police and locals protesting against India's "Citizenship Amendment Act" that could strip Muslim Indians from their citizenships in the city of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Misbar’s Classification
Misleading
