Fact Check: Misleading Video of Karni Sena Chief's Cash Reward Offer

A video falsely claiming recent statements from Kshatriya Karni Sena's Raj Singh Shekhawat about a cash reward for killing gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has circulated widely on social media. PTI Fact Check reveals the video to date back to April 2024, unrelated to Shekhawat's recent statements.

A misleading video, purportedly showing Kshatriya Karni Sena's national president Raj Singh Shekhawat announcing a cash reward for the death of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has gone viral on social media platforms.

The clip, which allegedly depicts Shekhawat being forcibly seated in a car while losing his turban, was circulated as a recent incident following his announcement. However, PTI Fact Check confirms that the footage dates back to April 2024 and has no connection to the current statements made by Shekhawat.

Verification by reverse image searching reveals the video was first published by Bansal News MPCG in April 2024. A subsequent report by Aaj Tak highlights Shekhawat's arrest at Ahmedabad Airport, linked to controversial remarks against Rajput women by Union Minister Purushottam Rupala, underscoring the video's disconnect from recent events.

(With inputs from agencies.)