SRINAGAR: A viral video claiming that the famous Achabal spring has completely dried up has caused widespread concern among the public. The footage, which recently surfaced on social media, prompted locals to rush to the site and offer prayers, with another video capturing their emotional response.
A day later, a new video began circulating, suggesting that water had returned to the spring. However, fact-checking has revealed that this claim is misleading. Local residents have confirmed that the spring remains dry, and the footage depicting water flow is an old clip being widely circulated.
The misleading video has sparked confusion and debate online.
