The claim
Video showing an attack on a Hindu woman by Muslims in West Bengal.
Original review summary
FACTLY reports that the video shows a mob attack on a Muslim woman in Barasat, West Bengal, amid unfounded child-kidnapping rumours, not a communal attack on a Hindu woman. It identifies the victim as Meherabanu Bibi and says police found no communal angle.[S1]
Additional context
The incident occurred on 19 June 2024. On 22 July 2024, Barasat District Police said the video was old and connected to rumours in the Barasat police-station area. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026