A disturbing video showing intense fire and burning scenes is going viral, with users claiming that Hindu-owned shops were looted, vandalized, and set ablaze in Madhaiya Bazar, Bangladesh.
An account named Kreately shared the video with the claim, “#Hindu Shops burnt in Madhaiya Bazar #BoycottBangladesh“
Following this another user was also found sharing a similar claim.
Fact Check
Upon investigation, the claim was found to be misleading. Reports from Dhaka Tribune and The Business Standard revealed that the fire at Madhaiya Bazar destroyed over 50-100 shops. KM Jamal, President of the Madhaiya Bazaar Traders Association, stated, “The fire has gutted more than 100 shops. Most of us have lost everything.
We are trying to determine the extent of losses.” According to Md Toufiqul Islam Bhuiyan, Assistant Director of the Comilla Fire Service, preliminary investigations indicate that the fire likely started from a stove in a sweet shop. The exact cause will be confirmed after further analysis.
Conclusion
Thus, from the fact check it is clear that the claim that Hindu shops were specifically targeted and burnt in Madhaiya Bazar is misleading. There is no credible evidence to suggest that all the affected shops were Hindu-owned or that the fire was an act of targeted violence against Hindus.
