What we found: At first, we divided the video into multiple screenshots and ran a Google reverse image search on some of them.
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We came across the same video on Instagram. It was uploaded on 17 December 2024.
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It was uploaded with the caption, “The entire Katra is closed tomorrow. Everyone stand together. Now there should be no gondola in Katra.” (sic.)
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A report by Amar ujala from November 2024 stated that protesters in Katra pelted stones in protest against a ropeway project, leading to the arrest of prominent leader Goda Pithu and his supporters.
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The incident sparked tension in the holy city, prompting strict law enforcement.
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Similarly, Greater Kashmir also reported on this incident in 2024.
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We did not find any reports which noted that Kashmiri leaders were arrested for supporting terrorists.
Conclusion: An old video from Katra dating back to 2024 is being falsely shared as Kashmiri leaders arrested for supporting terrorists post Pahalgam attack.