A video of two groups of men assaulting each other with sticks has gone viral. Those sharing the video claim it shows Muslim men beating Hindus in Sambhal.
A social media user shared the video and wrote, “Peace ambassadors attacked the bus carrying Maa Purnagiri in Sambhal. The bus had stopped for food and drinks in which bhajans were being played. The jihadis, adamant on stopping the bhajans, beat the devotees.” (Translated from Hindi)
SouthCheck found that the claim is false. The clash in the video has no communal angle to it.
On a reverse image search, we found that the same video was uploaded on an X account on March 22, 2025, with the same claim. In the comments, Sambhal police refuted the viral claim.
They said that the clash between the two groups was over the purchase of fruits. The reply read, “There was a fight between two parties while buying fruits, both the parties belong to the same community (Hindu). The local police has taken preventive action against six persons from both parties, and further legal action is underway.”
Taking a hint, we searched with appropriate keywords and found the incident was also reported by Aaj Tak on March 22, 2025. The report suggested that in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, a violent clash erupted between fruit vendors and pilgrims en route to Purnagiri. The altercation escalated to both parties attacking each other with sticks on the highway, causing chaos. Police intervened, detaining several individuals and initiating an investigation.
We found the same incident was also reported by The Nav Bharat Times. On March 22, 2025, in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, a violent clash occurred between fruit vendors and pilgrims en route to Purnagiri, involving lathis and sticks. The altercation disrupted highway traffic and raised concerns about local law enforcement’s effectiveness. Police intervened, detaining several individuals and initiating an investigation.
Therefore, we can ascertain that the viral claim is false.
