Fact Check: Pakistani soldier checks inside lungi to identify Hindus in 1971 war? No, photo shows Indian soldier in Bangladesh
An image of a soldier checking the lungi of a person has gone viral as Pakistani troops looking for Hindus during the 1971 war in Bangladesh.By Sibahathulla Sakib Published on 10 Jan 2025 10:31 PM IST
Claim Review:The image shows a Pakistani soldier checking if a man is circumcised to determine if he is a Hindu during the Bangladesh War of Independence in 1971.
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Claim Fact Check:False
Fact:The claim is false. The photo, taken by photojournalist Kishore Parekh, shows Indian troops inspecting villagers in Bangladesh in 1971.
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