Viral misinformation triggers fear after Dewanganj unrest

An old video from last year’s Gen Z protests was falsely linked to current demonstrations, creating confusion among residents.

Late into Wednesday night, friends, well-wishers and relatives kept calling Deputy Superintendent of Police Satya Thapa of the Area Police Office in Chandranigahapur in Rautahat district with the same question: “Was the police vehicle really torched? Did protests break out there too?”