Viral Deception: Fake News Claims Mosque Demolition in Uttarakhand

In a recent viral video claiming the demolition of a mosque in Uttarakhand, a closer investigation by Vishvas News revealed the falsity of the claim. The video circulating on social media actually depicts the demolition of a building within the Hibiscus Fantasy Puncak amusement park in West Java, Indonesia, and not a mosque in India.

During the month of Ramzan, a surge in religious misinformation has been observed, with this particular video causing widespread confusion. The video, shared with a misleading caption suggesting it was from Uttarakhand, was debunked by Vishvas News. Extensive analysis revealed that the structure in the video is part of an amusement park and not a religious site as claimed.

The investigation delved into the origins of the video, uncovering its true source from an amusement park in Indonesia. The video was uploaded to a YouTube channel, providing further evidence to refute the false claims surrounding the demolition. Various news reports corroborated this information, shedding light on the actual events at Hibiscus Fantasy Puncak.

To provide more clarity, Vishvas News reached out to a local journalist in Dehradun, Sunil Negi, who affirmed that the viral video had no connection to Uttarakhand. Negi clarified that while the state government had taken action against illegal religious schools, there were no orders to demolish any mosques. This clarification dispelled any lingering doubts regarding the authenticity of the video.

Further scrutiny of the individual who shared the video revealed a profile with a significant following but lacking credibility in spreading accurate information. The user, based in Delhi, frequently posted content related to a particular ideology, indicating a potential agenda in disseminating misleading information.

In conclusion, Vishvas News unequivocally refutes the claim of a mosque demolition in Uttarakhand and emphasizes that the video in question pertains to an amusement park in Indonesia. This thorough fact-checking process underscores the importance of verifying information before sharing it, especially in the age of rampant misinformation and fake news.