A video is getting viral on social media sites regarding the demolition of an old ancient temple by some goons in Andhra Pradesh.
By sharing pictures a user named Yogi Yogesh Aggarwal captioned- “ Jihadis demolished ancient temple in Andhra Pradesh. Wake up Hindus, Wake up this is happening in independent India. ( English Translation)
Source: Twitter
Meanwhile, many other users are sharing the similar video-
Fact check:
To analyze the reality of the viral video the team of DFRAC first converted the video into a keyframe with the help of the InVID tool. On reverse searching the keyframe, the team found one such article covered by India today. The headline of the article is- “ Tension rose in the Andhra Pradesh Guntur after a few people tried to demolish a dargah to construct a mosque. Locals protested against this, after which police officials intervened and handled the situation. Officials say that the situation is now peaceful.
Source: India Today
Meanwhile, India express published this article as well it can be read here
Source: The Indian Express
Conclusion:
It is clear from the verification of DFRAC that the viral claim made by social media users regarding local goons trying to destroy an ancient temple to build a Mosque is Misleading. Because the cops handled the situation.
Claim Reviewed: Muslims demolished an ancient temple to build Mosque in Andhra Pradesh
Claimed By: Social Media Users
Fact check: Misleading
