Footage of man shot in Brazil falsely shared as Bihar
In the digital age, misinformation and fake news are rampant, and it’s not uncommon for false information to spread like wildfire on social media. Recently, a video of a man getting shot has been circulating on social media, claiming to be a recent incident of anti-Dalit violence in Bihar. However, using reverse image search, fact-checking website BOOM found that the video actually originates from Brazil and shows a courier delivery agent being murdered in October 2024.
The video, which has been widely shared on social media platforms, shows a man being shot by two individuals. The video has been accompanied by false claims that it is a recent incident of violence against Dalits in Bihar, and has been shared with the intention of spreading hate and misinformation.
But, as always, the truth is far from the narrative being peddled. BOOM conducted a thorough investigation and found that the video is actually from Brazil, and not from Bihar. The video shows a courier delivery agent being murdered in the Brazilian city of Joao Pessoa in October 2024.
The investigation was conducted by reversing the image search, which led to the identification of the original source of the video. BOOM also verified the information through multiple sources, including news reports and eyewitness accounts.
The spreading of misinformation on social media is a serious issue, and it’s essential that we take steps to prevent the spread of false information. As individuals, we must be cautious when sharing information on social media, and verify the authenticity of the information before sharing it.
In this case, the video was shared with the intention of spreading hate and misinformation, and it’s essential that we call out false narratives and spread the truth. BOOM’s investigation has revealed that the video is not from Bihar, and it’s essential that we correct this misinformation and ensure that the truth is out.
The spreading of misinformation can have serious consequences, including fueling hate and violence. It’s essential that we take steps to prevent the spread of false information, and ensure that the truth is out.
BOOM’s investigation has revealed that the video is not from Bihar, and it’s essential that we correct this misinformation and ensure that the truth is out. It’s essential that we take steps to prevent the spread of false information, and ensure that the truth is out.
In conclusion, the video of a man getting shot being shared on social media as a recent incident of anti-Dalit violence in Bihar is false. The video actually originates from Brazil and shows a courier delivery agent being murdered in October 2024. It’s essential that we take steps to prevent the spread of false information, and ensure that the truth is out.
Source: https://www.boomlive.in/fact-check/bihar-elections-man-shot-brazil-28772
