June 11 (UPI) — Police in India stated an animal noticed within the dwell broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony was not a leopard, regardless of rumors on social media.
Viewers of the dwell broadcast Monday noticed a large feline strolling within the background whereas Modi was sworn in for his third time period at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the prime minister’s Delhi residence, and a few social media customers stated it appeared {that a} leopard had discovered its means into the constructing.
The rumors ended up being reported on by information media, main Delhi Police to reply on social media.
“Some media channels and social media handles are displaying an animal picture captured throughout the dwell telecast of oath taking ceremony held on the Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday, claiming it to be a wild animal,” police wrote. “These info usually are not true, the animal captured on digital camera is a typical home cat. Please do not adhere to such frivolous rumors.”