A recent incident at Hyderabad’s Exhibition Grounds saw the vandalism of a Durga idol, which quickly sparked a wave of misinformation. Hate mongers, including some BJP politicians, were swift to blame the Muslim community, fueling communal tensions. However, after a thorough police investigation, it was revealed that the idol was unintentionally damaged by a mentally ill person Krishnaya Goud who was trying to take some food from the mandal.
Hello @ZeeNews, Why do you have to bring in @asadowaisi for the vandalism. Stop communalising the incident, The person who ‘destroyed’ the idol is Krishnaiah Goud. He came to the pandal as he was hungry, while searching for food, the idol got damaged. pic.twitter.com/sa0zMyrq3V https://t.co/VYYLJFWfua
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) October 11, 2024
This incident highlights the dangers of jumping to conclusions without proper evidence. Misinformation and communal blame only serve to divide communities and promote unrest. In this case, the truth came to light, but the harm caused by fake news had already taken its toll.
Listen to Hatemongers…
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— Zee MP-Chhattisgarh (@ZeeMPCG) October 11, 2024
It is essential that we hold those responsible for spreading fake news accountable. Politicians and public figures, in particular, have a responsibility to promote unity and peace, not deepen societal rifts by spreading baseless claims. The incident serves as a reminder that investigative processes should always precede public accusations, especially when they have the potential to inflame communal tensions.
