The claim
Visuals showing Indian army personnel taking action against the rioters in Malda, West Bengal ahead of 2026 Assembly polls.
Original review summary
FACTLY says the video shows local army personnel conducting a lathi charge in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh, after protesters tried to take control of a polling station—not an incident in West Bengal. It traces the footage to Jamuna TV’s official Facebook page, where it was posted on 12 February 2026. [S1][S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026