Maharashtra Poster Controversy Unveiled: A Misleading Viral Image

A viral poster showing Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis holding a gun, allegedly put up after NCP leader Baba Siddique's murder, predates the incident. The image, shared extensively on social media, was originally placed by unknown individuals in September after a police encounter linked to a separate case.

A poster of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis holding a gun has stirred social media, with claims linking it to the recent murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique. However, PTI Fact Check Desk confirms the poster predates the incident.

The controversial image, reading 'Revenge Complete,' was initially put up in various Mumbai locations following the police encounter of Akshay Shinde, accused in the Badlapur sexual abuse case, in September 2024. Media reports from platforms like Hindustan Times, Aaj Tak, TV9 Hindi, and News18 corroborate this timeline, refuting claims of any political orchestration.

Fact-checks reveal that despite widespread assumptions and social media shares, the poster is unrelated to Siddique's murder, which was reportedly claimed by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Readers are encouraged to access the full fact-check at https://bit.ly/3Uh9Fo2 for more details.

(With inputs from agencies.)