Pic claiming Amit Shah is infected with COVID-19 is fake, says PIB fact check

Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check Twitter handle debunked the fake news with a post

Updated on: Apr 6, 2020, 16:14:14 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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An edited image is being circulated on social media with the claim that Union Minister Amit Shah has been infected with coronavirus. The image is a television grab of a popular Hindi News Channel which has been morphed to spread the rumour. The image is completely fake and you shouldn’t believe it.

The image is being shared with a fake claim. (Twitter/PIB)

Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check Twitter handle debunked the fake news with a post. “A morphed image being shared on social media cites a prominent Hindi news channel claiming Union Home Minister @amitshah has been infected with #COVID19,” they tweeted. “The image is #Fake and aims to spread confusion. Please do not share or forward it,” they agency added.

A few days ago, PIB debunked a video claiming that is shows people licking utensils to spread coronavirus. The old video was being shared with misleading claim by some miscreants.

PIB’s fact check Twitter handle regularly rubbishes fake and misleading information. From fake news related to coronavirus to misinformation on Govt. policies/schemes, they counter all sorts of false content.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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