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Bangladesh Video Circulated as Indian Schoolgirl Harassment Clip
✍️ The Quint
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 07:29 AM
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A video from Bangladesh was circulated online claiming to show a boy harassing schoolgirls in India, but the clip actually depicts a different setting.
A video that appeared on social media platforms was shared as evidence of a boy harassing schoolgirls in India. The clip, however, shows a boy in a school setting that is actually located in Bangladesh.
Fact‑checkers noted that the background, language and school uniforms in the video differ from typical Indian schools, indicating a misattribution. The original post was traced back to a Bangladeshi user.
No Indian authorities have confirmed an incident matching the description in the video. The spread of the clip has raised concerns about the rapid dissemination of misinformation.
Fact‑checking organizations urge users to verify the source of videos before sharing, highlighting the need for vigilance against viral misinformation.
Fact‑checkers noted that the background, language and school uniforms in the video differ from typical Indian schools, indicating a misattribution. The original post was traced back to a Bangladeshi user.
No Indian authorities have confirmed an incident matching the description in the video. The spread of the clip has raised concerns about the rapid dissemination of misinformation.
Fact‑checking organizations urge users to verify the source of videos before sharing, highlighting the need for vigilance against viral misinformation.