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India Today
03-06-2025
- Climate
- India Today
Fact Check: Old video of destruction from Himachal linked to floods in Guwahati
Different parts of Northeast India are in the grip of heavy floods that have killed at least 36 people so far and damaged several more than 5.35 lakh people have been affected across 22 districts in Assam, and urban flooding in Guwahati has led to significant property damage and massive a video, allegedly from Guwahati, has gone viral on social media showing some shops collapsing into floodwaters. Users sharing the video have captioned it, 'Pray for Assam.' advertisement Many users on Facebook and X have shared the video with the same claim. An archived version of the viral post can be seen Today Fact Check found that the video is neither from Guwahati nor recent. The video is from Himachal Pradesh, filmed in PROBEWith the help of Google Lens, we found that an Instagram user, 'the_phone_reviver,' posted the video in September 2024, stating that it shows the Sainj Valley flood of July 9, Valley is located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. View this post on Instagram A post shared by the_phone_reviver (@the_phone_reviver)The Instagram account is managed by Surender Chauhan, a resident of Sainj. He posted the viral video on his YouTube channel in September 2024 as reached out to Surender through the phone number listed on his Facebook profile. He confirmed that the video is indeed from Sainj said that he recorded the footage on his phone in July 2023, when severe floods hit the valley and other parts of Himachal to Surender, his mobile repair shop was located opposite the shops seen collapsing in the video. His shop also collapsed posted similar videos of the same location on his Instagram account on July 9, is also evident from the reports that flash floods wreaked havoc on the Sainj valley in July 2023, in which 200 shops were that time, many vloggers had also shared similar videos showing destruction in the Sainj it is clear that the claim of the viral video is Reel Want to send us something for verification? Please share it on our at 73 7000 7000 You can also send us an email at factcheck@
New Indian Express
23-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Two traffic cops held for taking Rs 30,000 bribe
NEW DELHI: Two traffic police personnel from the Samaypur Badli traffic circle were arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 in exchange for protecting commercial vehicles from challans, police said. A senior police officer said the complainant approached the Vigilance Police Station of Delhi Police on Wednesday and alleged that traffic officials posted at Mahadev Chowk were demanding bribes. A complaint was registered, and a trap was set to catch the accused red-handed while accepting the bribe. 'Around 5.30 pm, ASI Vijay Kumar called the complainant near Mahadev Chowk. After reaching the spot, the complainant was made to sit in a private car driven by head constable Surender. They took him to an isolated area in Rohini Sector-30,' the officer said. After the complainant gave the predetermined signal, the vigilance team intercepted the car. 'On search, the bribe amount of Rs 30,000 was recovered from Kumar,' the officer said. A case was registered, and both Kumar and Surender were arrested.
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- India Gazette
Delhi police vigilance unit nabs two traffic cops on charges of bribe in Rohini
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): The Vigilance Unit of Delhi Police arrested two traffic police personnel posted at Mahadev Chowk in the Samaypur Badli Traffic Circle for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. The accused, Assistant Sub-Inspector Vijay Kumar and Head Constable Surender, were caught red-handed while taking money from a complainant in exchange for illegal protection to commercial vehicles from traffic challans in the area, as per the Delhi police. According to Delhi police, the complainant approached the Vigilance Unit on May 21, reporting that the traffic officers were demanding money to allow commercial vehicles to operate without being penalised. Taking swift action, a trap was laid by a dedicated Vigilance team. Around 5:30 PM, ASI Vijay Kumar contacted the complainant and asked him to come to Mahadev Chowk. The complainant was then taken in a private car driven by HC Surender, with ASI Vijay Kumar also present. The vehicle proceeded to a secluded spot in Sector-30, Rohini, where the exchange was to take place. Acting on a pre-determined signal from the complainant, the Vigilance team intercepted the vehicle. A search led to the recovery of the bribe amount from ASI Vijay Kumar. A case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Vigilance. Both accused officers have been arrested and are currently in police custody for further investigation. Delhi Police has reiterated its commitment to uphold transparency and has urged citizens to report any misuse of authority by police personnel. (ANI)
