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Viral Video Exposed: China Border Scare a Karnataka Mock Drill!
25 Oct
Summary
- Viral video of alleged Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh was debunked.
- The clip actually depicted an Indian forces' mock drill in Karnataka.
- Local shop owner confirmed filming the drill in Bengaluru earlier this year.
A video circulating on social media, purportedly showing Chinese soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh, has been fact-checked and debunked. Initial claims suggested the footage depicted Chinese forces searching Indian troops. However, the video was conclusively identified as a mock drill conducted by Indian forces.
The investigation traced the video to Devanahalli in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Evidence includes Kannada signage on local shops, such as 'Balaji Tiffin, Tea Centre & Chat' and 'Jagadamba Tools,' within the clip. The owner of 'Jagadamba Tools' confirmed he filmed the mock drill in May of this year.