Claim: Man seen putting foot on Hindu idol is a Muslim named Mohammad Ansari.
Fact-check: Fact Check: Who's this man putting his foot on a Hindu idol?
Verdict: the man was identified was azad kumar gautam, a resident of kardhana village in varanasi. he was arrested and sent to jail for hurting religious sentiments.
Organisation: India Today
Author: Snigdha Choudhury
Date published: 2020-07-08T16:57:36