– Viral video of PM Modi supporter hanging from helicopter
– PM Modi supporter hanging from chopper video.
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As India enters the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, political rallies and public meetings have reached a fever pitch. Recently, a video circulating on social media has gained traction, claiming to show a supporter of Prime Minister Modi hanging onto a helicopter. However, a fact check has revealed a different story.
The video in question actually dates back to 2016 and does not involve PM Modi or India at all. It originated in Kenya during a mourning ceremony for a Kenyan businessman named Jacob Juma. As a helicopter carrying the businessman’s body was taking off from the ceremony location, a man named Saleh Wanjala grabbed onto the landing skid and hung on as the helicopter flew away.
Multiple news reports from 2016 confirm the incident in Kenya, debunking the false claim linking the video to PM Modi’s supporter. The man, Saleh Wanjala, was later charged in a Bungoma court for endangering his own life and that of the helicopter pilot.
Fact Check Debunks Viral Claim
A reverse image search on keyframes from the video led to news reports detailing the incident in Kenya. The man hanging onto the helicopter was identified as Saleh Wanjala, not a Modi supporter as claimed in the viral post.
According to reports, Saleh Wanjala’s actions disrupted the funeral proceedings and posed a danger to himself and others. The incident sparked outrage and legal action against him in Kenya.
Old Video, Different Country
It is important to note that the viral video is outdated and has no connection to PM Modi or India. The incident took place in Kenya in 2016 and involved a local man’s reckless behavior during a funeral ceremony.
Despite the misleading claims circulating on social media, the truth behind the viral video sheds light on the real story behind the dramatic helicopter incident.
This fact check serves as a reminder to verify information before sharing it online and to be cautious of sensationalized claims that may not hold up to scrutiny.
(This story was originally published by Factly and republished by NDTV as part of the Shakti Collective)
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1. Viral video shows PM Modi’s supporter hanging from a chopper
2. Viral video shows PM Modi’s supporter hanging chopper.
