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Original Claim

Visuals from the India-Bangladesh border in 2018 showing a reunion of separated relatives are misrepresented to falsely show Hindus fleeing to India

4 months ago

Context by Compass

The visuals from the India-Bangladesh border in 2018 indeed show a reunion of separated relatives, as reported by various sources, including the Hindustan Times. This event was part of broader efforts to reunite families separated by the border. However, there have been instances where these visuals have been misrepresented to falsely depict Hindus fleeing to India. Reports from MSN and Times of India indicate that there have been recent attempts by Bangladeshi Hindus to flee to India due to violence and persecution, but these are separate incidents and not related to the 2018 visuals. Misrepresentation of such visuals can lead to misinformation and heightened communal tensions. It is crucial to verify the context and source of such images before drawing conclusions.