People shared July 11 fire incident video falsely claiming it showed Hindu shops being set on fire in Bangladesh

The claims made in the text state that a video of a fire incident on July 11 was falsely shared, alleging that it showed Hindu shops being set on fire in Bangladesh. According to a detailed report by Alt News, the video in question depicts a fire in Lakshmipur's village market, which occurred on July 11, 2024. The fire burned down around 15 shops, and initial reports suggest it was caused by an electrical short-circuit. The video was falsely shared on social media with claims that it showed a Hindu shop owned by Rajan Chandra being set on fire by Islamists. However, there is no evidence to support this claim, and the fire affected shops owned by both Hindu and Muslim individuals. The misinformation appears to have been amplified by various social media users and outlets, including Sudarshan News and ETV Bharat, without verification. Therefore, the viral video does not depict a targeted attack on Hindu shops but rather a general market fire in Lakshmipur. Alt News