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The claim

A video showing people apprehending and beating a policeman in uniform for making derogatory remarks against Dr B.R. Ambedkar

Original publisher’s rating

FALSE

Reviewed by FACTLY ↗ ·

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Original review summary

The review identifies the footage as showing two fake policemen apprehended by villagers in Nagla Khanji village, Aligarh, in May 2025. It says the incident had no connection to Dr B.R. Ambedkar, citing the local police and its review of the FIR and police statement.[S1]

Additional context

The review says villagers caught the two men on 16 May 2025 after suspecting their behaviour; police later found they were wearing uniforms but were not genuine policemen. [S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] FACTLY original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

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