Delhi is going through turmoil and one of the main reason for the violence is spreading of fake news and videos. A recent incident came into limelight when a video was shared in which a mosque was vandalised by some men attempting to place a saffron flag and the National tricolour on what looks like a minaret, against the backdrop of billowing black smoke.
The video was shared by journalist Rana Ayyub. As per reports, Ayyub shared two years old video and propagated it as recent video of the Delhi riots. A complaint has been filed against the journalist for misleading people. The complainant Ramesh Solanki claimed the video was two-year-old, and it was posted by Ayyub "with an intention to spread hatred in the society and to add more fuel to the Delhi violence".
As per DCP North West Delhi statement, "Some false information/news item has been circulating regarding damage to a mosque in Ashok Vihar area. It is to clarify that no such incident has taken place in the area of Ashok Vihar. Please do not spread false information."
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