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Fact Check: No, Putin has not unleashed lions on Russian streets to enforce Corona lockdown
Fact Check: No, Putin has not unleashed lions on Russian streets to enforce Corona lockdown
A post is going viral claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin has released 800 tigers and lions across the country's streets to force people inside. India Today Anti Fake News War Room (AFWA) has found the claim to be false.
Many countries are enforcing a lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, which has already claimed more than 13,000 people and infected over 3 lakh globally. Social media is full of measures taken by respective governments to fight the menace.
Amid this, a post is going viral claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin has released 800 tigers and lions across the country's streets to force people inside. Facebook page "Humour TV" posted a picture of a lion on an empty street with the caption,"Vladmir Putin has dropped 800 Tigers and lions all over the country to push people to stay home."
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