A disturbing video recently surfaced on social media, showing a man identified as Hrithik Kataria being portrayed as a Muslim, allegedly involved in preventing the hoisting of the national flag at his shop. This video, however, has been exposed as a forgery, scripted with the intention of defaming the Muslim community and fueling communal tensions.The Fabricated IdentityThe video, which has rapidly circulated across various platforms, shows Hrithik Kataria wearing a cap typically associated with the Muslim community. This deliberate portrayal is designed to mislead viewers, falsely presenting Kataria as a Muslim. The true intention behind this video appears to be the promotion of divisive narratives and the spread of communal discord. However, it has been confirmed that Hrithik Kataria is not a Muslim, and the entire scenario was orchestrated to propagate misinformation and fuel hatred.ये स्क्रिप्टेड वीडियो है। वीडियो में जो दिख रहा है उसका नाम रितिक कटारिया है। ये रहा पूरा वीडियो। तुम @Sadhvi_prachi नफरत फ़ैलाने में लगे रहो। https://t.co/S3RoapQP1b pic.twitter.com/aNwubUxI5y— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) August 19, 2024Contradictory ContentAdding to the controversy, Hrithik Kataria shared another video on his Instagram account, conveying a message of unity. In this video, he emphasized that Muslims also love the country and that the national flag should be hoisted with pride. This contradictory message raises questions about the influencers motives and the authenticity of the content he shares. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ritik Kataria (@ritikkatariaofficial)The incident has raised serious concerns about the misuse of social media platforms to spread false narratives and incite violence. It underscores the importance of verifying information before sharing it, especially when such content has the potential to disrupt communal harmony.
