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DeTect: Old video goes viral as revelry of temple construction

When false news is spread, it can cause a negative impact among millions. Be a responsible citizen, combat this growing problem by separating fact from fiction here.

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Chennai

A video of a procession being carried out on the streets of an Indian city was shared with claims it was a global event. The message said the procession was taken out by Indians in Spain ahead of the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. A YouTube search led to the channel ‘Swargandhar Dhol Tasha Pathak’. Swargandhar is traditional folk dance group from Mumbai. It had uploaded a video of its Spain tour in November 2018, that was now shared with a false claim.

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