[MadMark]

He probably took it from Tanbih al-Ghafilin, as the book is translated into Urdu and English.

There are two versions of the incident, both virtually identical with the major difference being the Sahabi who narrates it.
The narration does seem very problematic and Hafiz Ibn Hajr has mentioned that some Hadith masters have classified it as a fabrication, however there does seem to exist a chain for it that might not be fabricated.
Deep research would be required into this narration, until then, rather not quote it, however if someone does quote it, don't jump down their throat.

Mufti Saheb.

I hope you will be able to visit the forums more often so that similar doubts can be cleared.