False claims about Prannoy Roy's identity as a Muslim resurface online

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False claims about Prannoy Roy's identity have resurfaced, alleging he is a Muslim named 'Parvez Raja' from Karachi. These claims also suggest NDTV stands for "Nawajud Din Taufiq Venture" and that his wife’s name is 'Rahila'. A CBI press release from June 6, 2017, does not support these allegations. The release only details raids related to a case involving ICICI Bank, with no mention of Roy's supposed identity or origins. Fact-checking revealed no credible sources backing the viral claims. Roy's official name remains 'Prannoy Roy', and the CBI has since closed the case against him due to lack of evidence.


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