Facebook post on fake TV report sparks row Clip from Bollywood movie Sholay shown with a header saying ‘Live Gaza’ XPREss Report Published: 17:33 September 10, 2014 Reader comments (4) Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on emailShare on printMore Sharing Services27 Image Credit: supplied Fake post: Bollywood clip shown on TV Dubai: A Facebook post with a ‘fake’ regional television channel report has sparked a row on the social media platform. The post attributed to Al Jazeera TV shows a clip from the Bollywood movie Sholay with a header saying ‘Live Gaza’ and a footnote reading: “More horrific images of seriously injured as a result of Israeli shelling.” “This is the worst case of yellow journalism that I have ever seen. Al Jazeera channel has shown a clip from the Hindi movie Sholay and shown it as Gaza citizens dying from Israeli air strikes,” wrote prominent Indian politician Dr Subramaniam Swamy. Reacting to the post, Al Jazeera PR said on its timeline: “We can only laugh at these ridiculous stories about Al Jazeera - like this fake photo of a Bollywood star... they could have at least got our logo right.” The post has garnered 3,109 likes and 2,748 shares. Dr Swamy’s reference has drawn criticism from the public with some tendering apologies on his behalf and others calling for legal action against him. Print Email a friend Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on emailShare on printMore Sharing Services27 Comments (4) Your comments Post Comment Added 09:23 September 11, 2014 This guy Subramanian Swamy is insane....and I am not surprised by his action. Its better to remain silent than to make a fool of yourself. He doesnt know the real situation. This is ridiculous. Abdul Gafoor, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2. Added 08:44 September 11, 2014 Subramaniam Swamy is a lunatic. He is now the biggest joke in the country. Ali, Kochi, India 3. Added 08:06 September 11, 2014 Al Jazeera have to take this issue to International court, and punish him. This kind of people making fun on the peoples who are dying and suffering. Please if any one cant help them then at least dont make fun of them. Mohammed Omar Shareef, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 4. Added 00:52 September 11, 2014 The master mind behind this false story is Dr Subramaniyam Swamy. This is not the first time, hes spreading this type of false stories. If one check his facebook page, will think that he using facebook only to spread false stories. Siraj SAP, Kerlaa, India
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