The claim
Viral Video of CRPF Personnel Performing Salah on Market Duty Wins Hearts
PeakMetrics research summary
Based on related reporting.
Research from related reporting found that the viral video does not show a CRPF jawan in India; it shows a Bangladesh Army member praying while on duty in Dhaka. The reports say the video was shared with the exact caption in the claim, falsely identifying the soldier as CRPF personnel.[S1][S2]
Additional context
The reporting traces the clip to a January 18 post by Bangladeshi journalist Fahad Bhuiyan, who described a road blockade protest outside the Election Commission’s office. [S1]
Fact Crescendo’s related report was published on January 24, 2026, and likewise identifies the man as a Bangladesh Army member stationed at the Election Commission offices in Agargaon, Dhaka. [S2]
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Sources and attribution
- [original] youturn original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S1] Fact Check: CRPF jawan offering namaz on duty? No, this video is from Bangladesh
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S2] Namaz video of a Bangladeshi soldier falsely shared as a CRPF Jawan in India - Fact Crescendo
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026