The claim
Illegal Bangladeshi infiltrator Mohammad Zubair was caught on CCTV stealing from a Hindu businessman’s house. Police later arrested him. Such illegal Rohingya & Bangladeshi elements are a growing threat to India’s internal security, from theft to terror. Deport them all
PeakMetrics research summary
Based on related reporting.
Related reporting identifies the video as footage of a bicycle theft in Asunción, Paraguay, not a burglary in India by a Bangladeshi infiltrator. It reports that the footage matches local reporting of the Paraguay incident.[S1][S2]
Additional context
NewsMeter found a timestamp indicating the footage was recorded on April 26, 2025, and traced the same footage to a Paraguay account. Its account says the theft occurred in Barrio Jara, Asunción. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [original] youturn original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S1] Fact Check: Bangladeshi infiltrator steals from Hindu businessman's home in India? No, video is from Paraguay
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S2] Video From Paraguay Peddled As Bangladeshi Illegal Immigrant Stealing In India
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026