07/09/2026
FACT CHECK: Old Hospital Video Misrepresented as Recent Incident in Dima Hasao
RNTV / 7th Sept:- The Hospital Authority has clarified that a video circulating on social media under the caption “Breaking News” is an old video from May 2025, not a recent incident.
According to the clarification issued by the Joint Director of Health Services, Dima Hasao, Haflong, the footage shows a brief private farewell programme involving hospital staff after completion of their duty hours. The authority stated that there was no disruption or compromise of patient care, emergency services, OPD services or other essential hospital services at the time.
Hospital authorities have urged the public and media to verify the date, authenticity and full context of videos before sharing or publishing them as current news.