The reel's central claim is supported: On 20th, Delhi Police brutally beat mothers and sisters (time: 20 July 2026) (place: Delhi)
Why we say that›
Delhi police violence and Anurag Kumar's role are backed by reports, but Yogi Adityanath's motives are opinion and Tarabai history is accurate.
The reel accurately reports recent Delhi police actions against protesters and the new commissioner's identity, but its political attack on Yogi as vote-bank driven lacks supporting evidence and the historical reference to Tarabai holds.
Reported 14 Aug 2026
Claims
1 true · 3 unchecked
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On 20th, Delhi Police brutally beat mothers and sisters (time: 20 July 2026) (place: Delhi)
What's actually true
We couldn't verify this claim with a reliable source. Reports confirm Delhi Police used force including lathi charges on July 20 protests at Jantar Mantar, with accusations of beating and abusing women protesters.
- True
Anurag Kumar is the commissioner of Delhi Police (place: Delhi)
What's actually true
NDTV and The Hindu reported Anurag Kumar assumed charge as Delhi Police Commissioner on July 17, 2026.
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Yogi Adityanath is talking about Hindu unity across UP to increase his vote bank for bhagwa politics (time: current) (place: Uttar Pradesh)
What's actually true
We couldn't verify this claim with a reliable source. No evidence supports the specific motive of increasing his own vote bank. Searches show Yogi promotes Hindu unity while criticizing opponents' vote-bank politics.
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Tarabai commanded a military against Aurangzeb (time: historical)
What's actually true
We couldn't verify this claim with a reliable source. Multiple historical sources confirm Tarabai commanded Maratha forces and led resistance against Aurangzeb as regent.
The full story, from the sources›
Anurag Kumar ... has been named the new commissioner of Delhi Police ... With the approval of the Competent Authority, Anurag Kumar, IPS (AGMUT:1994) is hereby appointed as Commissioner of Police, Delhi with effect from the date of assumption of charge. - NDTV (2026-07-17) Anurag Kumar, IPS, assumed charge as the Commissioner of Delhi Police on Friday (July 17, 2026). - The Hindu (2026-07-17) Tarabai took over the reins of power and continued Maratha resistance against the Mughal onslaught led by Aurangzeb himself ... Tarabai herself planned and supervised military expeditions. - History Files Tarabai was a great military commander and managed to capture many of Aurangzeb's strongholds ... it was now Tarabai’s job to command the Maratha forces. - The Royal Women (2021-12-25) Tarabai took over the Maratha Empire as regent ... assumed command of the Maratha army ... led the Maratha struggle against the huge army of Aurangzeb. - Hark Around the Greats (2023-10-30)
From primary sources · reporting
How it's framed (4)›
Sources (9)›
A woman protester at Delhi's Jantar Mantar has accused male personnel from the Delhi Police, Rapid Action Force (RAF) and CRPF of beating, abusing and sexually assaulting women during the recent protests.
Delhi HC seeks Delhi Police response over use of 'excessive' force during July 20 march.
Delhi High Court ... complaint ... lathi charge ... July 20 To July 26, 2026.
The CJP's protest against paper leaks has birthed and provided a template for an anti-reservation movement ... July 25 ... Reservation Hatao Andolan (RHA) exploded online ... Jantar Mantar.
Anurag Kumar ... has been named the new commissioner of Delhi Police ... With the approval of the Competent Authority, Anurag Kumar, IPS (AGMUT:1994) is hereby appointed as Commissioner of Police, Delhi with effect from the date of assumption of charge.
Anurag Kumar, IPS, assumed charge as the Commissioner of Delhi Police on Friday (July 17, 2026).
Tarabai was a great military commander and managed to capture many of Aurangzeb's strongholds ... it was now Tarabai’s job to command the Maratha forces.
Tarabai took over the Maratha Empire as regent ... assumed command of the Maratha army ... led the Maratha struggle against the huge army of Aurangzeb.
Tarabai took over the reins of power and continued Maratha resistance against the Mughal onslaught led by Aurangzeb himself ... Tarabai herself planned and supervised military expeditions.
About this account›
- The account Shekhar Bhattacharya uses strong anti-reservation rhetoric and mocks the Reservation Hatao Movement in this reel.
Notes on this check (4)›
- The video was successfully downloaded and keyframes analyzed; external corroborating evidence is available for most claims.
- Dropped 3 support citation(s) for "On 20th, Delhi Police brutally beat mothers and sisters (…" because the cited passages do not address the claim directly.
- Dropped 1 support citation(s) for "Anurag Kumar is the commissioner of Delhi Police (place: …" because the cited passages do not address the claim directly.
- Dropped 3 support citation(s) for "Tarabai commanded a military against Aurangzeb (time: his…" because the cited passages do not address the claim directly.
Checked against 1 source · 14 Aug 2026
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