Fake Terror Alert, Guy In The WhatsApp Video Is Not The Mumbai Police Commissioner!

Fake threats and alerts are extremely common before Independence Day, we’re sure many of you receive it every year. We recently stumbled across one such hoax video message that went viral on social media in no time. It is accredited to Mumbai Police Commissioner on apps like Facebook and WhatsApp. Keep reading to find out what the video message had to say!

In the video that circulated on social media the man is reportedly heard saying that “Intelligence agencies have hinted that after revoking 370 from Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan army, Pakistan intelligence agency ISI is planning to attack Indian cities.” Actor Jaywant Wadkar shared the same video on Facebook too.

He also mentioned that 19 cities will be on their radar. Hence, the cities have been put on a red alert. In the video he is also spotted implying that citizens should take utmost care of themselves and report to the security concerns if they find anything suspicious and odd.

When the video was posted on social media, our Aam Janta of course, fell for it and started sharing it on multiple social media platforms without verifying the facts first.

Now when it comes to unveiling the truth, the man in the video is not the Mumbai Police Commissioner, guys! And is Retired Brigadier Hemant Mahajan. Just so y’all know our present Mumbai Police Commissioner is Sanjay Barve. And this is a fake terror alert.

And in one of the tweets by Inspector General Of Police, Brijesh Singh it has been clarified that there is no such recommendation or threat issued from their side or from any other government authority. Hence, it has been thus proven that the video is fake. He also mentioned that the guy in the video is from Pune.

A video circulating on social media and whatsapp about security threats and measures is not from any government officials/authorities. It is a man from Pune. @SMHoaxSlayer pic.twitter.com/NjtLDwJ1NY

— Brijesh Singh (@Brijeshbsingh) August 12, 2019

After the reporters from Quint got in touch with Hemant Mahajan, they learned that the video was from a soundbite given to a Marathi news channel. He also said that, “I have only said that the security forces will always fall short in number so the people should always be alert and cautious in case of any mishap or unforeseen event.” 

Not only was he misquoted, but he was mistaken to be the commissioner. We sincerely urge you to not believe in everything that is shared on social media. Don’t panic or put others in that state. In future if you come across such clickbaits, make sure you get your facts checked and avoid sharing hoax messages.

Here is the original video.

News Source: The Quint