A viral video claiming to show CRPF deployment with heavy vehicles in West Bengal ahead of the Assembly elections is misleading, a fact-check has found. The clip is being circulated on social media with claims that such deployment is aimed at dealing with alleged violence and ensuring free and fair polling in the state.
The verification was conducted by the Digital Forensics, Research and Analytics Center (DFRAC). The organisation stated that the claim linking the video to West Bengal elections is false.
What the viral claim says
The video has been widely shared with captions suggesting that tanks or heavy CRPF vehicles have been deployed in West Bengal. It is being used to imply heightened security measures specifically targeting alleged law and order concerns during the elections.
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However, no official confirmation supports these claims. The video itself does not provide any clear indication that it was shot in West Bengal.
Fact Check: CRPF Video from Assam Falsely Linked to West Bengal Elections
— DFRAC (@DFRAC_org) April 22, 2026
A video circulating on social media claims that it shows CRPF deployment in West Bengal, an arrangement to deal with TMC goons.
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What the investigation found
DFRAC analysed the footage and identified a key visual clue. A shop sign reading "Kalita Cabin" is visible in the video. Further verification confirmed that a store with this name is located in Guwahati, Assam.
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Based on this, the organisation concluded that the video was not filmed in West Bengal. It is unrelated to the ongoing election process in the state.
The fact-checking organisation concluded that the viral claim is misleading. The footage is from Guwahati in Assam and has no connection to CRPF deployment or election arrangements in West Bengal.
