The reel's main claim checks out: "On 20th, Delhi Police brutally beat mothers and sisters (time: 20 July 2026) (place: Delhi)".
- No record found: The sources reviewed do not settle whether Yogi Adityanath is talking about Hindu unity across UP to increase his vote bank for bhagwa politics…
- True: Reports confirm Delhi Police used force including lathi charges on July 20 protests at Jantar Mantar, with accusations of beating and abusing women…
- True: NDTV and The Hindu reported Anurag Kumar assumed charge as Delhi Police Commissioner on July 17, 2026.
- True: Multiple historical sources confirm Tarabai commanded Maratha forces and led resistance against Aurangzeb as regent.
Checked against: The Hindu (2), LiveLaw, Hark Around the Greats, History Files
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the new commissioner's identity, but its political attack on Yogi as vote-bank driven lacks supporting evidence and the historical reference to Tarabai holds.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
3 true · 1 no record
- True
On 20th, Delhi Police brutally beat mothers and sisters (time: 20 July 2026) (place: Delhi)
What we found
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 we found
NDTV and The Hindu reported Anurag Kumar assumed charge as Delhi Police Commissioner on July 17, 2026.
- No record found
Yogi Adityanath is talking about Hindu unity across UP to increase his vote bank for bhagwa politics (time: current) (place: Uttar Pradesh)
What we found
No evidence supports the specific motive of increasing his own vote bank. Searches show Yogi promotes Hindu unity while criticizing opponents' vote-bank politics.
- True
Tarabai commanded a military against Aurangzeb (time: historical)
What we found
Multiple historical sources confirm Tarabai commanded Maratha forces and led resistance against Aurangzeb as regent.
The full story, from the sources›
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 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) Delhi HC seeks Delhi Police response over use of 'excessive' force during July 20 march. - The Hindu (2026-07-22) Delhi High Court ... complaint ... lathi charge ... July 20 To July 26, 2026. - LiveLaw (2026-07-29)
From primary sources · reporting
How it's framed (4)›
Sources (5)›
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.
Anurag Kumar, IPS, assumed charge as the Commissioner of Delhi Police on Friday (July 17, 2026).
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.
Checked against 5 sources · 14 Aug 2026
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