Claim
The allegation is that the poison-filled capsules were to be distributed to Shia Muslims in a Muharram procession in order to kill thousands of people at once.
“आरोप है कि इन कैप्सूल्स में जहर भरकर उन्हें मुहर्रम के जुलूस में शामिल शिया मुसलमानों तक पहुंचाया जाना था ताकि एक साथ हजारों लोगों की जान ली जा सके।”▶ Watch source segment
Rationale
The claim, framed as an allegation, matches the police allegation: poison-filled capsules were to be distributed as painkillers to Shia devotees at a Muharram procession to cause mass casualties. Correctly attributed as an allegation and supported by sources.
Evidence
- https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/suspect-confessed-to-planning-mass-poisoning-at-muharram-procession-police-claim-1966926 Police claim the suspect confessed to planning mass poisoning at the Muharram procession pending audit
- https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/shia-leaders-seek-enhanced-security-after-alleged-muharram-poisoning-plot-in-mumbai Describes alleged plot to poison participants at Shia Muharram procession pending audit