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The claim

Visuals showing Indian army personnel taking action against the rioters in Malda, West Bengal ahead of 2026 Assembly polls.

Rating

FALSE

Reviewed by FACTLY ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

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

  1. [S1] FACTLY original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026