A severe storm in India’s Uttar Pradesh state reportedly lifted a man into the air in Bareilly district, with footage of the incident spreading rapidly across social media.
The viral video showed a man being carried upwards along with a tin shed during strong winds before falling back to the ground moments later, leaving onlookers stunned.
Reports identified the injured man as Nanhe Mian, a labourer and resident of Bibiyana village in Bareilly.
However, Bareilly police later issued a clarification, stating that the viral footage had been digitally edited to heighten the dramatic effect, although the incident itself did occur.
According to Bareilly DSP Nitin Kumar, violent storm winds ripped away a sheet of tin attached to Nanhe Miyan’s home. As he had been standing beside the shed’s support pillar at the time, the force of the wind pulled him upwards along with the structure.
Police said some individuals later made visual alterations to the footage and circulated the edited clip on social media to make the incident appear more sensational.
Officials said Nanhe Mian suffered a fractured arm along with minor injuries. He remains under treatment and is said to be out of danger.
Speaking to the media, Nanhe Miyan said he had been working with fellow labourers when the weather suddenly deteriorated.
“I told the others to secure the shed while I held on to it, but the strong winds carried me away along with the tin roof,” he said.
Heavy rain, dust storms and powerful winds have caused widespread destruction across Uttar Pradesh in recent days.
Official figures showed that at least 89 people had died and more than 50 others were injured in various weather-related incidents.
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