The viral video showing a woman hanging from a swing at Hathras' Dauji Mela turned out to be fake. Police fact-checked and stated that this video is from Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh, and has no connection to Hathras.
Hathras: A video is rapidly going viral on social media in the name of Shri Dauji Maharaj Mela, held in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh. In the viral video, a woman wearing a saree is seen hanging from a box on an aerial swing. People believe this incident happened in Hathras, but Hathras police clarified that this video is actually from August 2025 and is from a fair in Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh. Police have appealed to people to refrain from spreading misleading information, otherwise legal action will be taken.
Swing Accident Video Goes Viral
In this video, which is going viral on social media platforms, the swing is seen slowly descending. In the video, people standing at the fair are shouting loudly and calling for the woman to be safely rescued. The video was published by several media outlets, linking it to the Hathras Mela Dauji Maharaj, which spread concern and sensation among the general public.
People in the Kotwali Sadar area of Hathras district were also confused after watching the video. The video was shared on social media, claiming it was from the Hathras fair, and due to this misinformation, many people believed the incident to be true. The woman seen in the video is in a saree and is trying to save herself by hanging from the swing's box.
Police Issued Statement on Rumors
Hathras police immediately issued a clarification regarding the viral video. According to the police, the viral video has no connection with Hathras' Shri Dauji Maharaj Mela. This incident actually occurred in August 2025 at a fair in Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh. Police stated that spreading it on social media by linking it to the Hathras fair is completely wrong and misleading.
Police have appealed to people not to share any information without verifying the facts. Additionally, the police have warned that legal action will be taken under relevant sections against those who deliberately spread false and misleading news. This step has been taken for social safety and to prevent the spread of rumors.
Viral Video Caused Commotion
After the video went viral, people in Hathras started discussing it on social media. Many people considered it a real incident and questioned the local administration. However, the police statement clarified that the matter is not related to Hathras. This incident has once again served as a warning regarding the authenticity of viral videos on social media.
Experts say that unverified news spreads quickly on social media and can create confusion among the general public. This incident proved how big a problem spreading misinformation can be. Police and administration have also ensured that all swings at the Hathras fair are safe and there is no danger.
Administration and Police Warning
Hathras police have explicitly appealed to local residents and social media users not to spread rumors based on the viral video. They stated that in such cases, only official information should be trusted. Police also said that the swings and entertainment equipment at the fair are completely safe, and no unsafe incident has occurred in Hathras.
Additionally, the police stated that the investigation into the viral video is ongoing, and action is being taken to remove fake videos from social media platforms. The police said that the public needs to avoid rumors and rely only on verified information.
