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FACT CHECK: Viral Video Shows India Incident During Muharram, Not Nigerian Bakery

ByFactcheck India

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A collapsed tin shed in Ballari, India, after spectators climbed onto the roof during a Muharram procession.The viral video miscaptioned as a Nigerian bakery collapse actually shows an incident in Ballari, India, in July 2024.

Claim:

A viral video shows people scrambling for free bread at a bakery in Ogun, Nigeria, causing the roof to collapse.

Fact:

The video in question actually depicts an incident in Ballari, Karnataka, India, during a Muharram procession in July 2024. It has been miscaptioned and falsely linked to Nigeria.

Evidence:

  1. Geolocation and Verification: Factcheck India conducted an investigation, pinpointing the exact location of the incident to a scrap yard in Ballari, Karnataka, using satellite imagery and online videos of the aftermath.
  2. Social Media Research: Many Social media posts confirmed that the roof of a tin shed collapsed under the weight of spectators watching a Muharram procession, an annual religious event observed by Muslims.

3. Timeline Discrepancy: The viral claim alleges the incident occurred in Nigeria in February 2025. However, video footage and reports confirm that it actually took place in India in July 2024.

    Verdict: Misleading

    The video has been falsely described as a scene of hunger-driven chaos in Nigeria. It actually shows a tragic incident in India related to a religious procession.

    For accurate and verified news, always cross-check sources before sharing viral content.

    By Factcheck India

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