TruthExposed

DeTect: Three-year-old photo shared as that of Kabul blasts

After the news broke, a number of media outlets and social media users began sharing a purported photo of the blast in Kabul.

DTNEXT Bureau

CHENNAI: An explosion had occurred at a mosque in Kabul last week. According to the Afghan police, a total of 21 people were killed and 33 were injured in the blast. After the news broke, a number of media outlets and social media users began sharing a purported photo of the blast in Kabul. Alt News performed a reverse image search and found a report on Taliban’s attack on Kabul on July 1, 2019. The viral image pertains to the aftermath of this blast in Kabul. This image was attributed to photojournalist Haroon Sabawoon.

First published on www.altnews.in

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

Also Read

Attack on minorities unacceptable: TN CM Stalin

Woman attempts suicide after failing to get post in Vijay’s party

DMDK will decide its alliance, not media speculation, says Premalatha Vijayakanth

Avian influenza alert: Tamil Nadu steps up vigil along Kerala border

Five killed after truck collides with bus in Karnataka, most victims burnt to death: Police