Fact Check: This injured cop from Rajasthan was not a part of team that nabbed Kanhaiya Lal's murderers
India Today
Following the brutal murder of a tailor, Kanhaiya Lal, the situation in Rajasthan has been tense. A video of an injured policeman admitted to a hospital has gone viral on social media with questionable claims. Read on to find out more.
Following the brutal murder of Kanhaiya Lal, the situation in Rajasthan has been tense. Violent protests have even resulted in attacks on police officers. Meanwhile, a video of an injured policeman admitted to a hospital has gone viral on social media with questionable claims.
Those sharing the video claimed that the policeman seen lying on the hospital bed with several injuries was the one who arrested the killers of Kanhaiya Lal. People claimed that this officer was attacked with a sword.
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"The nation moving towards Islamisation: The police constable who arrested Kanhaiya Lal's killers was attacked with a sword. A few days ago, he arrested Riyaz and Gaus," said one such post alongside the video.
Archived versions of some similar claims can be seen.
AFWA’s investigation found that the constable in this viral video was not a part of the team that nabbed the alleged killers of Kanhaiya Lal.