Fact-Check: Viral message purportedly written by Nurse in Germany against Muslim migrants is fake
New Delhi: In recent days, a message has gained traction on various social media platforms, particularly on WhatsApp, purportedly authored by a nurse in Germany. The message describes a dire and unsustainable medical situation in German hospitals, attributing the challenges to an overwhelming number of Muslim migrants.
The content of the message has sparked concern and, in some instances, is fuelling negative sentiments towards migrants, particularly those of the Muslim faith.
Content of the Message:
The message in question claims to offer a firsthand account of a nurse's experiences in German hospitals amid an influx of migrants. Key points include:
- Hospitals purportedly overwhelmed and unable to handle the volume of migrant medical emergencies.
- Allegations of Muslims refusing treatment from female medical staff.
- Reports of escalating tensions between hospital staff and migrants, leading to the deployment of police and K-9 units.
- Claims that many migrants carry diseases such as AIDS, syphilis, open TB, and other exotic conditions not commonly treated in Europe.
- Descriptions of chaotic scenes in hospitals, including instances of abandoned children, with migrants allegedly expressing a refusal to pay for prescribed medications.
- Accusations that local press is forbidden from reporting on these incidents.
Fact-Check Results:
After a thorough investigation, our fact-check team found that the message is false, and its claims are not substantiated by credible evidence. Several aspects of the message raise red flags, including its generalization of an entire group of people and the absence of specific details such as names, dates, or locations. The lack of verifiable information suggests that the message may be a fabrication or an exaggerated account.
One of the telltale signs of misinformation is the lack of consistency in the message's details. Different versions of the same message have circulated with varying specifics, further undermining its credibility. The sensationalized nature of the claims, coupled with the absence of corroborating evidence, suggests that the message may be a fabrication or an exaggerated account designed to provoke emotional responses.
Another aspect of our fact-check investigation is the discovery that versions of this message have been circulating on social media since at least 2015. This indicates a sustained effort to disseminate misinformation over an extended period. Various adaptations of the same message have been identified.
The persistence of this false narrative over several years suggests a deliberate attempt to manipulate public opinion and foster negative attitudes towards migrants, specifically those from Muslim backgrounds.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the claims made in the message circulating on social media regarding the medical situation in Germany are baseless and false. The lack of verifiable information, coupled with inconsistencies in the narrative, points to a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation and promote negative stereotypes about migrants, particularly those of the Muslim faith.
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Another incident of alleged insult to Islamic prayer reported in Belthangady
case lodged against 47 individuals
Belthangady: Another incident involving individuals allegedly dancing indecently, dressed in a denigrating manner, and insulting the Azan (Islamic call to prayer) has come to light under the jurisdiction of the Venoor Police Station. A case has been lodged against 17 accused persons and 20 to 30 others who were allegedly involved in the act.
Based on a complaint filed by Mohammed Rafiq, a resident of Poyyegudde house in Padangady village, a case has been registered at Venoor police station against Savya residents Vasantha, Rajesh, Harish, Peradi residents Dayanand, Ranganath, Mohan, Shamit, Ravi, Ramesh Kulal, Suresh, Ashoka Kulal, Dhanush Haradottu, Harish Banthottu, Ramesh R.K, Suresh Barottu, Pramod, Prakash Peradi and 20 to 30 other individuals.
A case has been registered under Section 353(2) along with Section 3(5) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 for disrespecting Islam, Prophet Muhammad and the Islamic prayer Azhan by wearing Muslim attire during a 'Purusha Kattuna' event on April 14th.
A video of the incident is reportedly circulating on various social media platforms. In the purported video, a group of individuals can be seen wearing traditional Muslim attire and allegedly insulting the Azan by dancing indecently during a 'Purusha Kattuna' (a ritualistic dance performed by men of different castes, typically marking the end of agricultural activities) event held in Peradi near Venoor.
This incident follows a similar episode reported just days ago during a Purushara Puja ceremony, where Islam was allegedly disrespected. A complaint had already been filed with the Venoor police regarding that incident.
Leaders from the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) had also approached the Venoor police and submitted an official complaint, and demanded immediate action against those who are responsible for creating unrest in the society by wearing Muslim attire and hurting religious sentiments.
The Venoor police have now registered a case following widespread outrage over the alleged video denigrating Islam.
