False: Indian Health Minister Slapping Non-mask Wearers
The clip is from a Pakistani TV program (Screenshot).
The Claim
A video depicts an Indian health minister slapping people in the street not wearing a mask amind COVID-19.
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A video of a man slapping people who are not wearing face masks has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times on Facebook and claiming that the Indian health minister taking action during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar's investigation found the claim false; the footage has been taken from a Pakistani TV program.
The show seems to be a prank show, where the presenter is raising awareness to the public to wear masks.
The video has nothing to do with India or the Indian health minister.
Misbar’s Classification
Fake
