Video of Delhi Building Fire Falsely Linked to Ahmedabad Air Crash
Social media platforms are often abuzz with misinformation and fake news, and recently, a video showing thick smoke emerging from a residential building was shared with a claim linking it to the Ahmedabad plane crash incident. However, a thorough investigation by the PTI Fact Check Desk revealed that the video was unrelated to the Ahmedabad plane crash. The video, in fact, is from a fire incident that occurred in Delhi on June 10.
The video, which was circulated widely on social media, showed a building engulfed in flames, with thick smoke billowing out of the windows. The caption accompanying the video claimed that it was footage of the Air India Express plane crash that occurred at the Ahmedabad airport on May 22, 2022. The crash, which resulted in the tragic loss of 11 lives, was a major news event, and the video was likely shared to capitalize on the public’s interest and concern.
However, the PTI Fact Check Desk took it upon itself to verify the authenticity of the video. A thorough investigation revealed that the video was not from the Ahmedabad plane crash, but rather from a fire incident that occurred in Delhi on June 10. The video was actually taken from a building in Delhi’s Shahdara area, where a fire broke out in a residential complex.
The PTI Fact Check Desk used a combination of techniques to verify the video, including reverse image searches, geolocation analysis, and interviews with eyewitnesses. The investigation revealed that the video was uploaded to social media on June 11, a day after the fire incident, and was shared widely with the false claim that it was from the Ahmedabad plane crash.
The PTI Fact Check Desk also contacted the Delhi Fire Service and the local police to confirm the details of the fire incident. The authorities confirmed that a fire had occurred in the Shahdara area on June 10, but it was not related to the Ahmedabad plane crash.
The Ahmedabad plane crash was a tragic incident that resulted in the loss of 11 lives. The crash was caused by a technical glitch, and an investigation is still ongoing to determine the exact cause of the incident.
The PTI Fact Check Desk’s investigation highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media. The viral circulation of misinformation can have serious consequences, including spreading panic and confusion among the public.
In conclusion, the video of the Delhi building fire was falsely linked to the Ahmedabad air crash, and it is essential to verify the authenticity of information before sharing it on social media. The PTI Fact Check Desk’s investigation serves as a reminder to always fact-check information before sharing it on social media.
