DeTect: Video shows ‘no crowd’ in Haridwar for Kumbh

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19 Apr 2021, 7:48 pm

Chennai

Supporters of the Kumbh Mela have shared a video to portray that Haridwar has not witnessed mass gatherings and a false perception is being built against the Hindu festival. Alt News found that a video filmed when Govind Ghat did not witness large gatherings was shared to falsely suggest that Hardiwar was not crowded for the Mela. The video was shot 6-7 km away from Har Ki Pauri, which is the main pilgrim attraction.

First published on www.altnews.in

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