Claim: A video shows Muslims in Afghanistan vandalising the temple of Lord Buddha.
Fact-check: Video showing Sheikh Mujibur Rahman statue demolition in Bangladesh is falsely shared as Buddha Temple vandalism in Afghanistan - FACTLY
Verdict: the viral video is from 'hero freedom fighter sahan ara begum park' in barisal, bangladesh, where this incident occurred on 5 august 2024. reports state that sadiq abdullah, former city mayor and general secretary of the barishal awami league, built the park by occupying the barishal highway, violating regulations. this narrowed the highway, causing frequent accidents. in response the public, opposition, and student unions demolished the park, the statue of sheikh mujibur rahman, and other installations. the video has nothing to do with afghanistan. hence, the claim made in the post is misleading.
Organisation: FACTLY
Author: Nitish Kumar Dhonge
Date published: 2024-12-02T15:07:08