The journalists who initially amplified Mishra’s false claims have come under scrutiny for failing to verify his background. No effort was made to ask for proof of his academic achievements, contributing to the spread of misinformation. (X)
New Delhi: Himanshu Mishra, who previously garnered attention by claiming he lost ₹96 lakhs in an online game, has now been exposed as a fraud. Mishra, hailed by some as a victim, was found roaming the Kakadev area of Kanpur on July 1, carrying coaching materials and selling pens.
Mishra approached individuals with a fabricated story. He stated, "Brother, I take SSC coaching here and also sell goods part-time. Please buy a pen for ₹10. I haven’t eaten since morning." The men, identified as @BjpMahendraup and @RealAtulsay, offered him ₹100 for food and shared their contact numbers for further assistance.
96 लाख ऑनलाइन गेम में हारने की कहानी बनाने वाला हिमांशु मिश्रा 1 नंबर का टप्पेबाज है।
— Prashant Umrao (@ippatel) September 25, 2024
1 जुलाई को ये हमें कानपुर, काकादेव क्षेत्र में शाम 4 बजे मिला था और स्कूल बैग में कोचिंग की कॉपी लिए घूम रहा था और पेन बेंच रहा रहा था।
इसने कहा ‘भैया मैं यहाँ SSC की कोचिंग करता हूँ और पार्ट… pic.twitter.com/1CkpSfw1MZ
Later investigations revealed that Mishra’s admission into SSC coaching at Mahindra Coaching, Kakadev, was facilitated by people he knew. It was uncovered that he had scammed several individuals in Kanpur, manipulating their trust for financial gain.
Moreover, the so-called victim had been selling false stories to YouTubers, portraying himself as a sorrowful figure to gain sympathy and money. His claims about passing JEE were also left unverified, with no evidence of a scorecard presented. The journalists who initially amplified Mishra’s false claims have come under scrutiny for failing to verify his background. No effort was made to ask for proof of his academic achievements, contributing to the spread of misinformation.
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