In today’s digital age, where social media and easy access to global news dominate our lives, the alarming phenomenon of fake news has gained prominence. One such prominent figure in this disheartening trend is propaganda activist Kashif Arsalaan, a frequent Twitter user known for spreading fabricated information with the sinister aim of defaming Hindus, and India, and sowing the seeds of social and communal discord. Individuals like Kashif Arsalaan continuously exploit these social media platforms to propagate their malicious agendas.
Let’s take a look at some of the fake news Kashif Arsalaan has spread throughout this year up until now.
Fake News 1
On June 1, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a tweet and claimed that Uttarakhand residents ransacked Muslim shops and looted them after a couple belonging to different communities ran away from their homes. He further claimed that when the shops of Muslims were being looted, the police administration was missing from the spot.
During our investigation, we found that Uved Khan and Jitendra Saini had tried to kidnap a minor girl who was only 14 years old. They trapped the girl despite knowing that she was a minor. However, both the accused involved in this incident were arrested by the Police and sent to judicial custody.
Fake News 2
On June 21, 2023, Kashif Arsalan shared a tweet and claimed that in Aligarh, a Hindu boy named Deepak drove a minor Muslim girl out of the house, married her, and then killed her.
However, during our investigation, we found that there is no angle of Bhagwa Love trap in Muskaan’s death. Moreover, Aligarh Police has prima facie held Faizan responsible for Muskaan’s death. According to police, Muskaan had left Deepak and was living with Faizan for the last one year.
Fake News 3
On July 2, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a tweet and claimed that in Narwar Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, “Arjun Jatav” and “Santosh” had been molesting Muslim girls for a long time. The girls complained at home and the family members caught both the accused red-handed while molesting and made them roam the whole village with a blank ink on their faces.
However, during our investigation, we found that in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district, Islamists have unnecessarily beaten up two Dalits. Both the youths had not carried out the incident of molestation. Both were found innocent. Even in the police investigation, the allegation of molestation of the girl could not be proved. Moreover, based on the complaint of both the youths, a criminal case was registered against Azmat Khan, Vakil Khan, Arif Khan, Shahid Khan, Islam Khan, Rahisha Bano, and Saina Bano, and six accused were arrested, while one accused is absconding.
Fake News 4
On July 20, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a tweet and claimed that in Patan, Gujarat, a Hindu man made objectionable remarks, after which he apologized, After some time, anti-social elements started spreading well-planned violence, During this there was a clash between the two groups and people from both the groups were injured, and a case was registered against the people of both the groups. He further claimed that the administration took action only against the people of the Muslim community and took out a procession or parade of the Muslims. According to Kashif Arsalaan, people of only the Muslim community were targeted by the administration.
However, during our investigation, we found that it was people of Muslim community who attacked Hindu youths first at Masjid Chowk as they did not like a social media post. Moreover, Gujarat Police did not take out a procession or parade of the accused but instead took the criminals to the Masjid Chowk to recreate the crime scene to further the legal process.
Fake News 5
On July 23, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a tweet and portrayed the Delhi riots accused Shahrukh Pathan as a divine figure sent by Allah entrusted with safeguarding his people during a harrowing time and further claimed that Shahrukh Pathan saved many lives during the Delhi riots.
During our investigation, we found that Shahrukh Pathan is a criminal and stands accused of firing at the public and attempting to shoot a police official during the Delhi riots. Moreover, the court’s refusal to grant bail to Shahrukh further underscores the gravity of the charges against him.
Fake News 6
On July 27, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a tweet and claimed that in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, a Muslim girl Farhana was brainwashed and converted, then she was married to a Hindu youth Virendra Kashyap.
During our investigation, we found that Bareilly’s Muslim community girl who became Saraswati from Farzana, was very much influenced by Hindu religion even before her marriage. Of course, after marriage, she became Saraswati from Farzana, but not because of any pressure or marriage but because of her devotion towards Shri Krishna, she adopted Hinduism.
Fake News 7
On August 3, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a video of a rally in which Monu Manesar had participated. Sharing the video, Kashif wrote, “The Haryana Police and Rajasthan Police are not able to catch the terrorist Monu Manesar alias (Mohit Yadav), the killer of Nasir and Junaid. And in the name of religious rally, he is instigating the crowd to carry out a riot.”
During our research, we found that the claim that Monu Manesar is presently involved in organizing religious rallies to incite violence among his followers is entirely misleading. Moreover, we found that the video shared by Kashif Arsalaan was outdated and not from the current occurrences of Monu Manesar.
Fake News 8
On August 7, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a video and claimed that the individuals in the video carrying AK-47 guns are members of Bajrang Dal.
During our investigation, we found that the individuals carrying AK-47 rifles were not Bajrang Dal members but the Army personnel who came in civil dress to help the people and Police trapped during Nuh violence.
Fake News 9
On August 14, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan tweeted a video and claimed that when the terrorist organization Bajrang Dal becomes fierce, then it does not even recognize the one from whom it is getting protection. According to Kashif’s claim, the people involved in physical violence with the police in the video are members of the Bajrang Dal.
During our investigation, we found that the individuals in the video who are responsible for the violence and the church attack were identified as members of the Adivasi community. There was no indication of involvement by Bajrang Dal members.
Fake News 10
On August 17, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a tweet and wrote, In Dehradun – While watching Ghadar 2, slogans of “Mullay Katey Jayenge Ram Ram Chillayenge” were raised. When Muslims protested, almost all the Hindu boys in the hall started thrashing them.”
During our investigation, we found that the fight in the theatre did not happen because of any religious reason but because of an argument after drinking alcohol.
Fake News 11
On August 26, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a tweet and claimed that a woman Teacher in Muzaffarnagar school made Hindu students beat a Muslim student.
During our investigation, we found that the teacher did not ask Hindu students to beat the Muslim boy as two of the students who slapped the Muslim child were from the Muslim community as well. No doubt, this method of teacher beating the student in the school was wrong, but this is not a matter of religious bias.
Fake News 12
On August 28, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan tweeted a video and wrote, Saffron bandits riot in Aali Village, Badarpur Thana area, Delhi. Delhi Police has registered a case against unknown persons u/s 147/148/149/342/452/427/506/34/120B IPC. Presently all the accused are absconding.
However, during our investigation, we found that Hindus have not vandalized the houses of Muslims. Moreover, Police also confirmed that this case is of mutual enmity between two neighbours.
Fake News 13
On August 29, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan tweeted a video and wrote, In Uttar Pradesh – Etah, village Nagla Jagroop, a Muslim family living for 100 years was attacked by (Jagdish, Chhotu, Naresh, Yogesh, Lekhpal Rajkumar) to take possession of the house, And brought bulldozers together and started trying to count the houses, Women and children in the house are accused of being badly beaten, the victim alleges that on the Tahrir given to the police, the police in return took action against them and arrested a family member “Shaheed” and took him away.
During our investigation, we found that there is no communal angle in the incident shared by Kashif Arsalaan. The whole incident took place due to a land dispute between two groups, after which both groups started pelting stones at the police. As a result, people from both groups are named in the FIR.
Fake News 14
On August 31, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a tweet and claimed that a horrific gang rape of a female police officer in Saryu Express took place. The rapists tore the woman’s entire body, cut her cheek, and her entire body was drenched in blood. The female police officer was unconscious, lying under the seat in a semi-nude state. The woman has been admitted to the hospital, where her condition is said to be critical.
However, during our investigation, we found that Woman constable was not raped. Neesh, Azad and Vishambhar are professional thieves who commit thefts in moving trains. They started forcing themselves on the woman constable. When the constable protested, She was hit on the face with a sharp object. Her head was hit against the window. Still the constable kept fighting. When they failed to control her, the woman constable was brutally beaten. After this the constable became unconscious. Fell on the ground. The accused then removed the clothes of the lady constable. During this time the train reached near Mankapur railway station. Fearing being caught, the miscreants pushed the constable under the seat and themselves got down from the train.
Fake News 15
On September 2, 2023, kashif Arsalaan shared a video and claimed that, In Muzaffarnagar, Kakrauli, a Hindu teacher while brutally beating a Muslim student (Shaaban) hit him on the head. The Muslim child (Shaaban) went unconscious there, Shaaban has been admitted to the hospital, and Shaaban’s condition is said to be critical.
However, during our investigation, we found that the child was not beaten up for being a Muslim. He fell ill just at school, due to which he was taken to the hospital not because he was hit by the Teacher.
Fake News 16
On October 7, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a picture and claimed that in Bihar, Mother of the deceased said “Shivam Singh and his 4 associates killed her son Altaf Ansari by hitting him on the head with a helmet.” Bihar Police is calling it a case of accident.
बिहार – मरहूम की माँ “शिवम सिंह व उसके 4 साथियों ने अल्ताफ अंसारी की हेलमेट से सर पे मार मार कर हत्या कर दी”
— Kashif Arsalaan (@KashifArsalaan) October 7, 2023
बिहार पुलिस इसे एक्सीडेंट का मामला बता रही है। pic.twitter.com/847vw5vzNS
During our investigation, we found that that Altaf Ansari died in a road accident and there was no communal angle to this incident.
Fake News 17
On October 7, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a video and claimed that in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, “Ram Avtar Gupta” of a backward caste was beaten to death by two real brothers of Brahmin caste, “Ajay Pandey & Anil Pandey”, for touching the pot used for defecation. He further said, When they want to incite violence against Muslims or want votes, they use Dalits and tribals by calling them Hindus. But in common life they are treated worse than animals.
उत्तरप्रदेश – अमेठी, शौच में इस्तेमाल होने वाले लोटे को छूने पर पिछड़ी जाति के “राम अवतार गुप्ता” की ब्राह्मण जाती के दो सगे भाइ “अजय पांडेय & अनिल पांडेय” ने पीट पीट कर हत्या कर दी,
— Kashif Arsalaan (@KashifArsalaan) October 7, 2023
जब इन्हें मुस्लमानों के विरुद्ध उग्र करना हो या वोट चाहिए हो तो दलित, आदिवासियों को हिंदू बता कर… pic.twitter.com/MoQFIYhSSI
During our investigation, we found that the person was murdered for stealing a pot. There was no caste angle in this incident.
Fake News 18
On October 8, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a video tweet and wrote, Where Palestinian soldiers have been given strict orders to respect Israeli churches and places of worship and not to touch them, At the same time, terrorist Israel is continuously bombing mosques in Gaza in the name of retaliatory attacks.
During our investigation, we found out that the video is not of the attack on the mosque in Gaza or Palestine by Israel, but of the attack carried out by the terrorist organization ISIS in Syria in 2014. Also the viral video is 8 years old.
Fake News 19
On October 8, 2023, kashif Arsalaan shared a video on X and claimed that Turkey and Syria War jets arrives Tehran airport in Iran , may be they should going to give backup to palestine.
Big news:
— Kashif Arsalaan (@KashifArsalaan) October 8, 2023
Turkey and syria War jets arrives tehran airport in Iran , may be they should going to give backup to palestine.#GazaUnderAttack #FreePalastine #Gaza#FreePalastine pic.twitter.com/3In7MTwOhc
During our investigation, we found that the claim of Turkey and Syria sending fighter planes to help Palestine is false, the viral video is of ‘ACES Meet 2021’ organized in Pakistan.
Fake News 20
On October 8, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a video on X and wrote, Turkish President Erdogan says: America stay away , we will defend Palestine at any price.
Turkish 🇹🇷 President Erdogan says : America stay away , we will defend Palestine 🇵🇸 at any price.#طوفان_الأقصى #Palestine #GazaUnderAttack #FreePalastine #FreePalestine pic.twitter.com/ossE9clzF0
— Kashif Arsalaan (@KashifArsalaan) October 8, 2023
During our investigation, we found that the subtitles featured in the viral video of Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan are fabricated.
Fake News 21
On October 9, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a video tweet and wrote, If you see any video claiming that Palestinians are targetting children and women, kindly dont believe it. Here, Israelis can be seen doing rehearsal of shooting a fake child death video to blame Hamas.
During our investigation, we found that this video is from the shooting of a film. Israel didn’t shoot a fake video.
Fake News 22
On October 10, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a picture on X and wrote, ISRAEL BOMBS AND DESTROYS THE LARGEST CHURCH IN PALESTINE Israel has bombed the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza. The church is the THIRD OLDEST CHRISTIAN temple in the WORLD. The irony lies in Christian Zionists supporting the destruction of their own churches.
BREAKING: ISRAEL BOMBS AND DESTROYS THE LARGEST CHURCH IN PALESTINE
— Kashif Arsalaan (@KashifArsalaan) October 9, 2023
Israel has bombed the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza.
The church is the THIRD OLDEST CHRISTIAN temple in the WORLD.
The irony lies in Christian Zionists supporting the destruction of their… pic.twitter.com/P29JpCrLKh
During our investigation, we found that the claim of Israel’s attack on St. Porphyrios Church in Gaza is false.
Fake News 23
On October 12, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a picture on X and wrote, The State of Qatar threatened to stop gas supplies to the world if the bombing of Gaza did not stop.
“The State of Qatar threatened to stop gas supplies to the world if the bombing of Gaza did not stop”.@TamimBinHamad pic.twitter.com/7ajjouVYpn
— Kashif Arsalaan (@KashifArsalaan) October 12, 2023
During our investigation, we found that the claim made by Kashif Arsalaan that the state of Qatar has threaten to stop the gas supply to the if the bombing of Gaza did not stop is false, as Qatar has made no such statement.
Fake News 24
On October 12, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan, posted two images (Archived link) on his X account, one of a Hamas terrorist laughing with a child and the other of Israeli force detaining a child, and he attempted to label the latter as terrorists. The sole purpose of posting these two images was to conceal terror acts committed by Hamas terrorists, who recently killed 40 jews babies, and to portray Israeli forces as inflicting atrocities on Palestinian children.
Who is terrorist?#FreeGaza #PalestineUnderAttack #Gaza #GazaUnderAttack #palastine #Palestine #FreePalaestine #FreePalestine pic.twitter.com/10EbpLrXdZ
— Kashif Arsalaan (@KashifArsalaan) October 12, 2023
During our investigation, we discovered a Middle East Eye report dated January 9, 2019. According to this report, The child in the photograph is identified as Omar Rimawi. When he was 14 years old, he was imprisoned for stabbing and murdering an Israeli settler in an occupied West Bank grocery. The image is nearly 4 years old and has nothing to do with Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas.
Hence, the images circulated by propagandists such as Kashif Arsalaan are misleading, as they were shared with the intent of glorifying and downplaying the actions of Hamas militants who recently went on a killing over 42 babies.
Fake News 25
On October 17, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a video on X and wrote, , ‘क्रिकेट स्टेडियम में मुस्लमानों को काटने के नारे लगता हुआ हिंदू समाज, “मुल्ले काटे जाएंगे र** र** चिल्लायेंगे’ means In cricket stadium Hindus were chanting, we will kill Muslims while screaming Ram Ram.
During our investigation, we found that objectionable slogans were not raised in the viral video of India-Pakistan cricket match, the slogans have been edited and later added in this viral video.
Fake News 26
On October 19, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a video on x and wrote, Jharkhand – Land dispute in Bokaro, a mob of 15-20 people burnt Ameesha Parveen alive. The woman died due to burns to 90% of her body.
झारखंड – बोकारो में जमीन विवाद 15-20 लोगों की भीड़ ने अमीषा परवीन को जिंदा जला दिया।
— Kashif Arsalaan (@KashifArsalaan) October 19, 2023
महिला की 90% शरीर जल जाने के कारण उनकी मृत्यु हो गई। pic.twitter.com/SMsPWveGd0
During our investigation, we found that the claim of people burning the woman alive is misleading. It was the woman herself who had set herself on fire.
Fake News 27
On October 22, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a video on X and wrote, that when innocent Palestinian children were playing, Israel dropped a bomb on them. They showed that they were cruel and terrorists, but everyone thought that they were the victims.
During our investigation, we found that the viral video is from Sudan and has nothing to do with the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Fake News 28
On October 24, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a video on X and wrote, Ruthless terrorists are not sparing even innocent children. What fault could this child have committed? He also tried to suggest that this incident happened recently during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
ज़ालिम आतंकवादी मासूम बच्चों को भी नहीं छोड़ रहे हैँ,
— Kashif Arsalaan (@KashifArsalaan) October 24, 2023
क्या कुसूर रहा होगा इस बच्चे का। pic.twitter.com/GKCi5s9lhA
During our investigation, we found that the incident shown in the viral video did not take place recently amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. In reality, the video is from 2018, making it five years old. This means it has no connection to the current situation between Israel and Palestine.
Fake News 29
On October 28, 2023, Kashif Arsalaan shared a picture on X and wrote, Last night Israel launched a ground operation in Gaza in which Palestinian Mujahids killed 300 Israeli soldiers (terrorists) and took more than 250 hostage.
कल रात इज़रायल ने गाज़ा में जमीनी करवाई शुरू की जिसमे फलस्तीनि मुजाहिदो ने 300 इज़रायली सैनिकों (आतंकियों) को मार गिराया और 250 से ज्यादा को बंधक बना लिया, pic.twitter.com/7KBSQNxCsr
— Kashif Arsalaan (@KashifArsalaan) October 28, 2023
During our investigation, we found out that the picture shared by Kashif Arsalaan is not real but a fake picture created with the help of AI.
Fake News 30
On October 31, 2023, kashif Arsalaan shared a video on X and wrote, Yemen’s official entry into the war “We cannot leave the Palestinians and gaza’s people alone until the Israeli invasion of Gaza stops, then we will continue to attack Israel with ballistic missiles” -Yemen’s official statement.
Yemen’s official entry into the war
— Kashif Arsalaan (@KashifArsalaan) October 31, 2023
“We cannot leave the Palestinians and gaza’s people alone until the Israeli invasion of Gaza stops, then we will continue to attack Israel with ballistic missiles”
-Yemen’s official statement.#FreePalestine #غزة_تنتصر #StopGenocideInGaza… pic.twitter.com/h02VGbaiyc
During our investigation, we found that Yemen’s internationally recognized government has not declared war on Israel. No such official statement has come from Yemen’s official government. In truth, not Yemen’s official government, but a rebel group known as the Houthis, has declared war on Israel.
Hence, All these fake claims clearly show that Kashif Arsalaan is someone who repeatedly spreads false information. He’s really good at twisting facts to serve his own hidden agenda. As we unravel the intricate web of his deceit, it becomes painfully apparent that he not only excels at sowing misinformation but thrives on it. His actions possess the dangerous capability to inflame communal tensions, underscoring the grave threat posed by individuals of his ilk. In a world where the quest for truth is paramount, Arsalaan’s conduct serves as a stark reminder of the profound dangers of misinformation in our closely interconnected society.
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