Fact Check: Viral Video of 9-Year-Old Giving Birth in Haryana is Old, Misleading
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News18•21-01-2026, 13:51
Fact Check: Viral Video of 9-Year-Old Giving Birth in Haryana is Old, Misleading
- •A video showing a young girl with a newborn went viral with claims of a 9-year-old giving birth in Kaithal, Haryana.
- •The claims suggested the girl's brother was responsible and her family tried to cover it up, denying medical treatment.
- •Kaithal police clarified that the video is not recent and was recorded on March 5, 2025, during a seminar at NIILM University.
- •The video shows Kaithal City Police Station in-charge Geeta sharing past case experiences for educational purposes, not a current incident.
- •Police stated they would take action against those spreading misinformation and urged people not to believe unverified claims.
Why It Matters: A viral video claiming a 9-year-old gave birth in Haryana is old, taken out of context, and misleading.
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