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The claim

The viral video depicts a recent immolation attempt of a woman in front of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath’s residence

Original publisher’s rating

MISLEADING

Reviewed by FACTLY ↗ ·

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Original review summary

The review says the video shows a 2020 incident involving Anjali Tiwari, who set herself on fire in front of the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha in Lucknow over domestic issues—not a recent incident at the Chief Minister’s residence. It also reports that she was not a police officer. [S1][S1]

Additional context

The review says Tiwari later died from her injuries. [S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] FACTLY original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

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