#FactCheck: Viral video of Unrest in Kenya is being falsely linked with J&K
Executive Summary:
A video of people throwing rocks at vehicles is being shared widely on social media, claiming an incident of unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, India. However, our thorough research has revealed that the video is not from India, but from a protest in Kenya on 25 June 2025. Therefore, the video is misattributed and shared out of context to promote false information.
Claim:
The viral video shows people hurling stones at army or police vehicles and is claimed to be from Jammu and Kashmir, implying ongoing unrest and anti-government sentiment in the region.
Fact Check:
To verify the validity of the viral statement, we did a reverse image search by taking key frames from the video. The results clearly demonstrated that the video was not sourced from Jammu and Kashmir as claimed, but rather it was consistent with footage from Nairobi, Kenya, where a significant protest took place on 25 June 2025. Protesters in Kenya had congregated to express their outrage against police brutality and government action, which ultimately led to violent clashes with police.
We also came across a YouTube video with similar news and frames. The protests were part of a broader anti-government movement to mark its one-year time period.
To support the context, we did a keyword search of any mob violence or recent unrest in J&K on a reputable Indian news source, But our search did not turn up any mention of protests or similar events in J&K around the relevant time. Based on this evidence, it is clear that the video has been intentionally misrepresented and is being circulated with false context to mislead viewers.
Conclusion:
The assertion that the viral video shows a protest in Jammu and Kashmir is incorrect. The video appears to be taken from a protest in Nairobi, Kenya, in June 2025. Labeling the video incorrectly only serves to spread misinformation and stir up uncalled for political emotions. Always be sure to verify where content is sourced from before you believe it or share it.
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Meta’s Cybersecurity
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Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media with the claim that a terrorist attack took place at the ISKCON Temple in Patna. The posts claim that terrorists opened indiscriminate fire at security personnel deployed at the main gate, carried out bomb blasts, and took two priests hostage. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the claim of a terrorist attack on the ISKCON Temple in Patna is false. The viral video is not from an actual attack but from a security mock drill conducted at the temple.
Claim
A Facebook post shared a video claiming: "Three suspected terrorists entered the ISKCON Temple! Security guards were shot at the gate. Three suspected terrorists carrying modern weapons and hand grenades suddenly entered the Patna ISKCON Temple in the morning and killed the security personnel deployed at the gate. They then carried out a bomb blast, creating panic inside the temple campus."
The Facebook post archive can be accessed here. Similar posts can be found here and here.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2501959103601059
Factcheck
To verify the claim, we extracted keyframes from the viral video and conducted a reverse image search. During the search, we found reports from several credible media organisations clarifying that the video was not related to any real terrorist attack but was from a mock drill conducted to assess the preparedness of security forces. According to a Dainik Bhaskar report published on July 29, a security mock drill was conducted at the ISKCON Temple in Patna. During the exercise, a simulated emergency situation was created in which police personnel were assigned the role of suspected terrorists and were made to enter the temple premises. The drill involved personnel from Kotwali, Jakkanpur and Buddha Colony police stations, along with magistrates and around 50 police personnel who reached the spot and took charge of the situation. An ATS team was also immediately called during the exercise.
The report also quoted Patna ASP (Law and Order) Krishna Murari Prasad, who clarified that the exercise was organised to strengthen the temple’s security arrangements.
A Navbharat Times report published on July 29 also stated that, as part of the planned mock drill, three Bihar Police personnel carrying advanced weapons and hand grenades were sent inside the ISKCON Temple premises. Security agencies responded quickly, cordoned off the area, and the ATS team took control of the personnel and mock explosives, successfully completing the exercise.
During our research , we also found a post dated July 29, 2026, on the official Facebook page of the Home Department, Government of Bihar, regarding the mock drill.
The post stated that the Bihar ATS successfully conducted a security mock drill at the ISKCON Temple premises in Patna. The objective of the exercise was to test coordination between security agencies and stakeholders, quick response capabilities, and the effective implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during a possible terrorist attack or emergency situation. The post further mentioned that the drill included a rapid response to suspicious activity, area sanitisation, safe evacuation of devotees, search for suspects, and other necessary security measures.
https://www.facebook.com/HomeDeptBihar/posts/1492697179568423?ref=embed_post
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during the research confirms that the viral claim is false. The video being shared with the claim of a terrorist attack on Patna’s ISKCON Temple actually shows a security mock drill conducted by the authorities to assess emergency preparedness.
Introduction
As the world seemingly shrinks under the vast, ever-stretching canopy of the internet, the channels through which information flows are becoming increasingly enigmatic and tangled. In the digital world, the gulf between fact and fabrication narrows dramatically, with the veracity of information too often lost in the flood. Amidst the torrents of data, platforms like YouTube, a veritable Goliath in the video streaming sphere, are finding themselves at the forefront of a critical battle against the dark forces of fake news and disinformation—a war that is waged with the intensity of any historical conflict over truth and influence.
It is in this volatile theatre that Google's video behemoth, YouTube, under the scrutiny of the global eye, announces its strategic campaign to shield against the onslaught of misinformation. With India, the world's most populous democracy, on the cusp of its monumental general elections, the stakes could hardly be higher. YouTube's involvement thus evolves beyond corporate social responsibility—it becomes a crusade for the integrity of information, a paladin for the democratic process, and a protector of the public’s right to factual reporting.
The Campaign
The campaign envisioned by YouTube India's vanguard is multifaceted and robust, aimed at rooting out the insidious tendrils of fake news where they lie. At the heart of this mission are two pivotal strategies that form the backbone of YouTube's defense. Firstly, a rigorous misinformation policy, which heralds as a bastion against content designed with duplicitous intent. YouTube Indian Head Ishan Chatterjee elucidates, 'Our misinformation policies clearly state that if the content has been technically manipulated with the intent to deceive a user and there's a danger of real-world harm...we will act against that content.' It is an exhortation of YouTube's commitment to a culture of truth and an acknowledgement of the platform's influence and responsibility. This process, however, is more complex than it appears; it is tangled in socio-political nuances and demands an uncompromising vigilance to identify and dispel falsehoods.
Yet, this is merely the foundation upon which YouTube’s strategy rests. The second prong of their stratagem is even more ambitious—intending not only to eradicate the chaff of misinformation but also to till the soil with the seeds of verifiable, authoritative news content. This is an initiative to resuscitate the public's faith in digital information sources. By allying with credible news publishers and fostering a symbiosis with independent journalists, YouTube has taken up the mantle of an institution that not just police content, but cultivates it, transforming the barren desert of online falsehoods into an oasis of enlightenment.
News on YouTube is symbiotic with the larger consciousness of its users, driving content consumption and engaging millions who seek out current affairs, investigative reports, and in-depth analysis on the platform. The democratisation of news, once the hallowed ground of traditional broadcast and print media, now finds its theatre online. Chatterjee insightfully notes the ascending trend of news story engagement on YouTube Shorts and Connected TV (CTV)—two emergent platforms that have revolutionised content delivery and consumption. CTV, in particular, has skyrocketed in popularity within the past five years, boasting over 58 million viewers in India consuming YouTube content from the comfort of their living rooms as of June 2023, per analytics.
This phenomenon is acutely observed by YouTube's Director and Global Head of Responsibility, Tim Katz, who delineates a portrait of the Indian market's distinctive hunger for live content, particularly news, on CTV. Katz's observations carry an air of fascination, 'The other two things that have been exciting to see are that we've seen a lot of growth, particularly during sensitive moments, with large news stories occurring certainly during an election cycle, and we just see very large growth from many of our authoritative partners.'
The Implications of the Campaign
The tapestry of YouTube's news ecosystem is a rich mosaic of diversity, including independent journalists, broadcasters, legacy print publications, and digital-first media organisations. Katz underscores the gravity of nurturing such a broad and dynamic news environment on the platform, a gesture of YouTube's commitment to a holistic information landscape.
An illuminating report from the Google News Initiative, forged in cooperation with Kantar, reiterates the dominance of video as the consummate medium for news consumption across a spectrum of languages and formats in India. It paints a picture of a nation of insatiable news consumers, with nearly every second Indian language internet user engaging with news content, a substantial proportion hailing from urban locales. Of particular resonance is hyperlocal news, which plucks the chords of local interests and concerns, touching the lives of seven out of ten citizens.
Moreover, the economic impetus behind YouTube’s role in the media firmament is brought to light in the Oxford Economics Impact Report, revealing a staggering 70% of Indian media and music companies with a YouTube presence acknowledge the platform as a crucial revenue stream.
Conclusion
Poised upon the sharp edge of an electric election season—a season that will no doubt be drenched in a spectrum of information, both fact and fable—YouTube's convictions stand as a beacon of reliability. Their initiative is more than a method—it's a philosophy, a dedication to purifying the information sphere. In the digital epoch, where the battle lines for truth are drawn in bytes and bandwidth, YouTube’s rallying cry for responsibility, its vow to safeguard democratic ideals, and its unyielding commitment to illuminating the corridors of knowledge are more than strategies; they are pillars on which a well-informed, engaged, and enlightened citizenry can lean.
