Myanmar Video Viral as Weapons Seized from Militants in Manipur: A Fact-Check
In recent times, social media has been flooded with a viral video showing a large quantity of weapons, including rifles, pistols, and grenades, along with a significant amount of cash, lying on the ground. The video has been accompanied by claims that it shows the Indian Army seizing weapons from militants in Manipur. However, BOOM, a fact-checking platform, has found that the video has no connection to Manipur and actually shows an incident of seizure of weapons by the Burma National Revolutionary Army in Myanmar.
The video, which has been viewed millions of times, has sparked widespread interest and discussion on social media platforms. Many have shared the video, claiming that it is proof of the Indian Army’s bravery and effectiveness in combating terrorism in the region. However, a closer examination of the video and its context reveals that the claims made about it are entirely false.
BOOM’s investigation into the video began with a thorough examination of the content itself. The weapons shown in the video are clearly labeled in Burmese language, which is spoken in Myanmar, and not in Manipuri or any other language spoken in Manipur. Additionally, the currency notes shown in the video are Burmese kyats, which are used in Myanmar, and not Indian rupees.
Further investigation revealed that the video was actually filmed in Myanmar, not Manipur. A reverse image search of the video images led to a report by the Myanmar Times, a leading English-language newspaper in Myanmar, which published a story on the seizure of weapons and cash by the Burma National Revolutionary Army in April 2022.
The report, titled “Army seizes weapons, cash from rebels in Kayin State”, details an incident in which the Burma National Revolutionary Army seized a large quantity of weapons and cash from a rebel group in Kayin State, Myanmar. The report includes photographs of the seized weapons and cash, which match the images shown in the viral video.
BOOM’s investigation also found that the Burma National Revolutionary Army is a rebel group that has been involved in an armed conflict with the Myanmar military since 1949. The group has been accused of carrying out attacks on government forces and civilians, and has been designated as a terrorist organization by the Myanmar government.
In conclusion, the viral video claiming to show weapons seized by the Indian Army from militants in Manipur is actually a video of an incident of seizure of weapons by the Burma National Revolutionary Army in Myanmar. The video has no connection to Manipur, and the claims made about it are entirely false. It is essential to be cautious when sharing information on social media and to verify the accuracy of the content before sharing it.
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