# Ghaziabad assault video and misinformation

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> Updated: 2026-08-07T12:47:54.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

A video of an assault at a mall in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, initially sparked investigations after going viral on social media. Early reports indicated the incident was a personal dispute between two parties who knew each other, resulting in the arrest of the accused.

Subsequent investigations into the viral footage revealed misinformation regarding the identities of those involved. While claims circulated that Muslim women had been assaulted by a religious group over cattle smuggling, fact-checking confirmed the victims were actually a Hindu mother and daughter. The incident, which occurred in the Modinagar area, led to an FIR being registered against several individuals for assault and verbal abuse.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Ghaziabad assault video debunked: Victims were Hindu, not Muslim

Fact check: Viral claims that Muslim women were assaulted for cattle smuggling in Ghaziabad are false; the victims were actually Hindu women identified as Deepa and Suman.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghaziabad-assault-video-debunked-victims-were-hindu-not-muslim

### 2026-08-05: Ghaziabad Mall Assault Video Prompts Police Detention

A viral video of a man assaulting a woman at Ghaziabad's Jaipuria Mall led police to detain the suspect; officials confirmed the dispute was personal and urged against sharing unverified footage.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghaziabad-mall-assault-video-prompts-police-detention-of-suspect

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