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Executive Summary
A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is being shared on social media with the claim that the Prime Minister touched the Iranian President’s feet and thanked him for providing gas, petrol and diesel to India at cheap prices. The post links the video to the 2026 BRICS Summit and claims that the two leaders had this conversation during the summit. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the viral video is not authentic and is AI-generated.It is worth noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a bilateral meeting on September 11, 2026, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral relations, the situation in West Asia, the safety of maritime routes, and the need to ensure peace and stability in the region.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi thanked Iran for its regular and high-level participation in BRICS-related meetings. He also thanked President Pezeshkian for participating in the Leaders’ Session of the BRICS Business Forum. However, the official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office makes no mention of Modi thanking the Iranian President for providing gas, petrol, diesel or oil at cheap prices.
Claim:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched the feet of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and thanked him for providing gas, oil, petrol and diesel to India at cheap prices.
https://x.com/1_Aurang/status/2099001779719749833
Fact Check:
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. However, we did not find any credible media report supporting the claim.As part of our research, we found a press release published on the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) website on September 11, 2026. The release provides details of the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. According to the press release, Prime Minister Modi thanked President Pezeshkian for Iran’s regular and high-level participation in BRICS-related meetings. He also thanked Pezeshkian for participating in the Leaders’ Session of the BRICS Business Forum.The two leaders also discussed bilateral relations and recent developments in West Asia. Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s position that all issues should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy and stressed the need to ensure peace and stability in the region. However, the press release makes no mention of Prime Minister Modi thanking the Iranian President for providing gas, oil, petrol or diesel at cheap prices.
As part of our further research, we found the original photograph of the two leaders on the official X handle of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The photograph shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian shaking hands with each other.
https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/2098457126842851492?s=20
We then examined the video closely and noticed several visual inconsistencies. We subsequently scanned the video using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. According to the results, the viral video has a 98% probability of being AI-generated.
We also scanned the video using another AI detection tool, Sightengine. According to the results, the viral video has a 99% probability of being AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral claim is false. The video claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s feet and thanked him for providing cheap gas, oil, petrol and diesel to India is AI-generated and does not show a genuine interaction between the two leaders. Our research found several visual inconsistencies in the video. The findings were further supported by AI detection tools, with Hive Moderation identifying a 98% probability of AI generation, while Sightengine indicated a 99% probability. Furthermore, the official information released by the Prime Minister’s Office regarding Modi’s meeting with Pezeshkian contains no reference to the Prime Minister thanking Iran for providing fuel at cheap prices. Therefore, the video is being circulated on social media with a false and misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A video of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping is being shared on social media. In the video, the two leaders can be seen cooking together and interacting with each other.The video is being linked to the BRICS Summit held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026, with the claim that Putin and Xi Jinping were seen in this manner during the summit. The viral claim was found to be false in CyberPeace Research Wing’s research. Our research revealed that the video being shared on social media is not recent. The video dates back to 2018, when Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping cooked together during the Eastern Economic Forum held in Vladivostok, Russia.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video with the caption: “Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping enjoyed cooking and sharing a meal together in India. The special camaraderie between the two leaders was on display during the BRICS Summit.” The link to the post, along with an archive link and screenshot, is provided below.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DdOFovfkelC/
Factcheck
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the video. During the search, we found visuals matching the video on the Armenpress website, published on September 12, 2018. The link to the post and the screenshot are provided below.
https://armenpress.am/en/article/946878
According to the report, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping took a break from the hectic schedule of international diplomacy on Tuesday to make pancakes on the sidelines of an economic forum. Chinese President Xi Jinping was among the prominent leaders attending the event in Russia’s Far Eastern city of Vladivostok. The forum primarily focused on economic ties and issues related to North Korea.During the event, the two leaders made blini, a traditional Russian pancake, together at an exhibition called “Far East Street”, which showcased the region’s cultural and economic achievements. Photographs showed Putin and Xi Jinping wearing blue aprons as they poured pancake batter onto a griddle and flipped the pancakes. They later enjoyed the pancakes with caviar and vodka. As we continued our research, we found the same video on The Straits Times’ Facebook page, where it was published on September 11, 2018. According to the information provided with the video, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping took a break from the hectic schedule of international diplomacy to make pancakes together on the sidelines of an economic forum. The link to the post and the screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1915270415222092
Meanwhile, for context, according to a report by a news agency, the BRICS Summit was underway in Delhi. Saturday was an important day of the summit, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a dinner for several heads of state, including Chinese President Xi Jinping. Several leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, attended the special dinner. However, Chinese President Xi Jinping was not present. According to sources cited by the news agency, Xi Jinping did not attend the dinner.
https://ndtv.in/india/chinese-president-xi-jinping-skips-brics-gala-dinner-what-reason-12039666
Conclusion
Our research found that the video showing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping making pancakes together is not recent and has no connection with the 2026 BRICS Summit held in Delhi. The claim circulating on social media is therefore false and misleading. Further research established that the video dates back to 2018, when Putin and Xi participated in the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia. During the event, the two leaders were seen preparing traditional Russian pancakes, or blini, together at an exhibition showcasing the cultural and economic achievements of Russia’s Far East region. Therefore, the video is being shared with a false context by linking an old 2018 event to the recently held BRICS Summit.
Executive Summary
A video of a young woman without arms performing gymnastics has been widely shared on social media. In the video, the woman can be seen without both arms, yet she performs several difficult gymnastics moves with remarkable ease and confidence. Her impressive physical balance and practice have left viewers amazed. Users sharing the video are praising not only her talent but also her courage, confidence and determination. Many users are also describing it as an inspiring example of overcoming challenges and pursuing one's dreams with unwavering spirit.
However, a probe by the Research Wing of CyberPeace found that the video being shared on social media is not genuine but was generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The video shows the young woman performing difficult gymnastics moves with apparent ease, but a technical analysis revealed signs of AI-generated content. Therefore, sharing the video as a real incident or as the performance of an actual gymnast is misleading.
Claim:
A video circulating on social media shows a young woman without arms performing gymnastics, with users hailing her courage and determination.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1793394471856936
Fact Check
During our research of the viral video, we first conducted a reverse image search of its different keyframes. We also searched Google using relevant keywords. However, we could not find the viral video in any credible media report.
During the reverse search, we found the same viral video on the Instagram account @arenaathletics1, where it was posted on September 13. The post also carries an “AI-generated content” label. The video has garnered more than 20 million views. Several users in the comment section have also identified the video as AI-generated.
We then checked the viral video using the AI detection tool Hive Detect. In its analysis, the tool identified the video as likely AI-generated, assigning it a 93.1 percent score for AI-generated content.
Additionally, six detectors on Deepfake-O-Meter identified the viral video as AI-generated with a high probability.
Conclusion
Our research found sufficient evidence to establish that the viral video showing a young woman without arms performing gymnastics is not genuine. The video was found on an Instagram account carrying an “AI-generated content” label, while analysis using AI detection tools, including Hive Detect and Deepfake-O-Meter, also indicated a high likelihood of AI-generated content. Therefore, the video is AI-generated and is being misleadingly shared as a real-life performance, rather than an authentic video of a gymnast.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media, showing two people engaged in a physical altercation during a meeting. Police personnel can also be seen trying to separate the two. The video is being shared as a recent incident, with the claim that a BJP MP beat up an MLA during the meeting.
The viral claim was found to be false in CyberPeace’s research. Our research found that the video is not recent; it dates back to March 6, 2019. At the time, a dispute broke out between the late BJP leader Sharad Tripathi and his own party colleague Rakesh Singh Baghel during a District Planning Committee meeting. It is worth noting that former MP Sharad Tripathi passed away in 2021.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video with the caption: “BJP MP beat up a BJP MLA with shoes... Are you expecting a better future for your children from these people?” The post link, archive link, and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1672841037536241
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on the Live Hindustan website, published on March 6, 2019. The post link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0419WEzV38
According to a Live Hindustan report, an unusual scene unfolded during a District Planning Committee meeting in Uttar Pradesh’s Sant Kabir Nagar when two leaders got into a physical altercation, attacking each other with shoes and slapping one another. The incident began with a verbal argument, which soon escalated. In the presence of the district’s in-charge minister, BJP MP Sharad Tripathi allegedly attacked Mehndawal MLA Rakesh Singh Baghel with his shoe during the meeting. On March 6, 2019, ANI also tweeted a segment of the video. According to the post, a physical altercation broke out between BJP MP Sharad Tripathi and BJP MLA Rakesh Singh Baghel in Sant Kabir Nagar following a heated argument. The dispute was reportedly over the names mentioned on the foundation stone of a project.
https://x.com/ANINewsUP/status/1103271105643581440?s=20
At the end of our research, we found a report published by Dainik Bhaskar on July 1, 2021. According to the report, former MP from Uttar Pradesh’s Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha constituency, Sharad Tripathi, had passed away. He was undergoing treatment at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after being admitted due to a liver-related condition. The report also mentioned the well-known “shoe incident” involving Sharad Tripathi. The report link and screenshot are provided below.
Conclusion
Our research found that the video is not recent but dates back to March 6, 2019. At the time, a dispute broke out between the late BJP leader Sharad Tripathi and his own party colleague Rakesh Singh Baghel during a District Planning Committee meeting. It is worth noting that former MP Sharad Tripathi passed away in 2021.
Executive Summary
A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping is being shared on social media. The video is being shared with the claim that during the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Modi gifted Xi Jinping a portrait featuring his own image. The post also takes aim at Prime Minister Modi based on this claim. Research by CyberPeace found that the video dates back to October 2019 and shows an exchange of gifts between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. On the concluding day of the Mamallapuram Summit, Prime Minister Modi gifted Xi Jinping a large, handcrafted silk shawl. In return, Xi Jinping presented Prime Minister Modi with a porcelain souvenir bearing his portrait.
Claim:
A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping is being shared on Facebook with the claim that during the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Modi gifted Xi Jinping a portrait of himself.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1109664078425193
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we found a report published by Navbharat Times on September 12, 2026. According to the report, Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. His aircraft landed at Palam Airport at around noon on Saturday. This is his first visit to India in nearly seven years.The report further stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping were scheduled to meet at around 5 pm on the same day. This made it clear during our research that the video being shared on social media is not from the current BRICS Summit and is an old video.
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the video. During the search, we found a report published by Business Standard on October 13, 2019, which contained visuals from the viral video. According to the report, Chinese President Xi Jinping left for Nepal on Saturday aboard an Air China aircraft, concluding his second informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which signalled a recalibration of bilateral ties. Xi spent around 24 hours in India.During his visit, he travelled to Mamallapuram near Chennai and held informal talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Delegation-level talks between the two countries were also held.
https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/moving-the-needle-119101300820_1.html
In the next step of our research, we found a report published by Economic Times on October 14, 2019. The report also contained the same visuals from the viral video and presented them in their original context.
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research makes it clear that the video being shared on social media is not from the BRICS Summit, but is an old video from 2019. This confirms that the video is being shared on social media by taking it out of its original context and falsely linking it to the BRICS Summit. Therefore, the claim that the viral video is from the BRICS Summit is misleading.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that youths have announced sit-ins and protests in Delhi during the 18th BRICS Summit. The video is being shared with allegations that the Modi government attempted to suppress the protests and subjected the youth to severe oppression. It also claims that a large-scale protest would be held in Delhi on September 16. The video shows a large gathering of people, with police personnel seen taking action against them.
Research by CyberPeace found that the video is old and has been available online since at least July 20, 2026. According to earlier sources, the video shows police action against CJP protesters who were marching towards Parliament on July 20, 2026. Meanwhile, the 18th BRICS Summit is being held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026. Therefore, the old video is being misleadingly linked to police action during the BRICS Summit.
Claim:
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that youths have announced sit-ins and protests in Delhi during the 18th BRICS Summit and that the Modi government subjected them to severe oppression while attempting to suppress the protests.
https://x.com/indiantiwari01/status/2098058633825411110?s=20
FactCheck:
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on the YouTube channel ANKIT'S PEACEFUL MIND, where it was published on July 20, 2026.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPsm9jueugY
According to the video description, a tense situation unfolded at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, where police took action against people holding a peaceful protest and resorted to a lathi charge. The post claimed that thousands of youths, students and others had gathered in Delhi in support of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk and the ongoing Ladakh movement. The situation reportedly escalated, leading to clashes between the protesters and the large number of security personnel deployed at the site.
As part of the next step in our research, we found the same video on a Facebook page, where it was published on July 20. The video was also shared with the claim that security forces had resorted to a lathi charge against protesters during a CJP demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1583508539869113
Conclusion:
Our research found that the video being shared on social media is not related to any incident during the BRICS Summit. The video is old and has been available online since at least July 20, 2026. According to earlier sources, the video shows police action against CJP protesters who were marching towards Parliament on July 20. Meanwhile, the 18th BRICS Summit is being held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026. Therefore, sharing the old video as footage of police action against protesters during the BRICS Summit is misleading.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that Indian security forces faced resistance from local residents during a cordon-and-search operation in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar. Some Pakistani propaganda accounts are sharing the video in an attempt to link it to the recent security operation. Research by CyberPeace found that the viral video is old and unrelated to the recent security operation in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar. The research revealed that the video is actually from Bishnupur, Manipur. It is being falsely presented as footage from Jammu and Kashmir, with claims that local residents were strongly resisting security forces. Similarly, a second video is also being shared with a misleading claim linking it to the recent security operation. The video shows some militants greeting and congratulating one another. However, these visuals are also unrelated to the recent security operation in Batamaloo, Srinagar.
Claim:
An X user shared the viral video with the caption: “Indian security forces have launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar. It is being reported that local residents are strongly resisting the operation.”
https://x.com/ThokaReturns/status/2097979588223930651
FactCheck
As part of our research, we also examined other sources and available reports related to the viral video. However, we did not find any credible report linking the incident shown in the viral video to the recent security operation in Batamaloo, Srinagar. To verify the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the video. During the search, we found similar visuals on the DNA India website, which were published on November 16, 2017.
It is being claimed that the militants are congratulating one another and claiming territorial gains in several areas in response to the Indian Army’s security operation in Batamaloo. However, these claims could not be substantiated. According to the available evidence, the visuals are old and unrelated to the recent security operation. As part of the next step in our research, we found similar visuals on the Northeast Live Facebook page. According to the report, tension had escalated in Manipur’s Bishnupur district after an angry mob set a vehicle on fire on suspicion that the occupants were carrying arms and ammunition. The incident reportedly left 20 people injured.
The incident took place along Tidim Road in the Ningthoukhong and Thinungei areas of Bishnupur district, where locals were observing a bandh. During the protest, people became suspicious of two vehicles and stopped them to check them.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1446641790532433
Conclusion
No credible evidence was found to substantiate these claims. Our research found that the visuals shown in the videos are old and unrelated to the recent security operation in Batamaloo, Srinagar. Security forces had conducted a cordon-and-search operation in the Batamaloo area as part of routine counter-terrorism measures. However, no credible report or other concrete evidence was found linking the videos being shared on social media to this operation.
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media with the claim that a female journalist was assaulted by the Delhi Police. The video is being shared with the claim that a female police officer from the Delhi Police is seen assaulting and misbehaving with a female journalist. In the video, a woman wearing a police uniform can be seen allegedly assaulting another woman. Research by the Research Wing of CyberPeace found that the video is actually from a movie shoot. Social media users are sharing it with a misleading claim.
Claim
Social media users shared the video with the caption: “A female journalist is being beaten up by the Delhi Police. What will happen to ordinary people?”
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1599067985010003
https://archive.ph/mgCqt
Fact Check
While investigating the video being shared with the claim that a female journalist was assaulted by the Delhi Police, we conducted a reverse image search of its keyframes. During the search, we found the same video on a Facebook page called ‘CineEdge Media-Behind the Scenes’. The video was uploaded on the page on June 26, 2026. The description and hashtags used with the video indicate that it is not footage of an actual police action, but is related to a film shoot.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1542614027395118
In addition, the bio of the aforementioned Facebook page states that it posts videos featuring film acting sequences, action thrillers, and behind-the-scenes footage from movies
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578948364025&sk=reels_tab
As part of the research, we also examined the CineEdge Media YouTube account. We found that the account has uploaded videos related to films and acting
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research makes it clear that the video being shared with the claim that a female journalist was assaulted by the Delhi Police is actually footage from a movie shoot. The video was found on a social media page that shares film-related content, including acting sequences, action scenes and behind-the-scenes footage. Therefore, the claim that the video shows a female journalist being assaulted by the Delhi Police is misleading.
Executive Summary
A video of an elderly woman performing a pole vault is being widely shared on social media. The video is being shared with the claim that the woman, who can be seen performing the astonishing feat, is 95 years old. Several people can also be seen around her in the video. She runs at full speed while carrying a pole and then leaps over a bar placed at a height. People present at the venue can be seen applauding her remarkable performance. A research done by the Research Wing of CyberPeace found that the video is not real but AI-generated.
Claim
An X user shared the video with the caption: “Defying age with speed. At the age of 95, she stepped onto the track with a stick in her hand… planted her feet and started running… such determination that even age was left behind… and here we are, at 95, forget running, we start looking for a lift the moment we see the stairs.”
https://x.com/neeraj_raathi/status/2097879324573798613
https://archive.ph/8Invi
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral video showing the elderly woman performing a pole vault, we first conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. However, we did not find any credible media reports or other reliable sources identifying the video as footage of a real pole vault competition.
We then conducted a keyframe search and found the same video uploaded on September 8, 2026, on a Facebook page called ‘Senior Salute’, an AI content creator. The post also carries an AI-generated content label.
Upon reviewing the Facebook account, we found several similar videos showing elderly people performing various stunts. The account appears to exclusively create and share AI-generated videos.
We also checked the video using another AI detection tool, Truth Scan. In its analysis, the tool gave the viral video a 90 percent score, indicating that it was likely AI-generated.
In addition, we checked the visuals in the viral video using another AI detection platform, AIorNOT. In its analysis, the tool also indicated a high likelihood that the visuals in the video were AI-generated.
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research makes it clear that the viral video showing an elderly woman performing a pole vault is not genuine but AI-generated. The same video was found on a Facebook page that primarily shares AI-generated content and was posted with an AI-generated content label. Further, multiple AI detection tools also indicated a high likelihood that the video was created using AI. Therefore, the claim that the video shows a 95-year-old woman performing a real pole vault is false.
Executive Summary
A volcano erupted at Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau on the night of September 4, 2026. A video is being shared on social media in connection with the eruption. The video shows lava rising high into the air following a volcanic eruption, with people seen fleeing the area. Some social media users are sharing the video claiming that it shows the eruption of Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano. Research by CyberPeace found that the viral video is AI-generated. The video was created with the help of AI tools. However, four volcanoes, including Anak Krakatau, have erupted in Indonesia.
Claim
An Instagram user shared the viral video with the caption: “Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted Friday night. According to MAGMA Indonesia, lava fountains were seen rising from the volcano’s crater, while ash plumes reached a height of up to 400 metres. The volcano remains at Level III, with authorities enforcing a 3-kilometre exclusion zone around the crater.”
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DdBfQprThPA/
Fact Check
To investigate the viral video, we examined it closely and noticed several inconsistencies. At the beginning of the video, people can be seen standing calmly as the volcanic eruption takes place. Shortly afterward, the vehicles parked there suddenly begin moving. In one of the cars, no driver is visible. Meanwhile, the legs of a person running on the road disappear, and the person appears to merge into the background. These visual inconsistencies raised suspicions that the viral video had been created using AI tools.
We checked the video using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation, which indicated that there was a more than 94 percent likelihood that the video was AI-generated.
We checked the keyframes of the video using the AI detection tool Was It AI, which identified the video as 97 percent likely to be AI-generated.
Conclusion
The Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia erupted on the night of September 4, 2026. However, our research found that the video being shared in connection with the eruption was created using AI tools. Visual inconsistencies in the footage, along with the results of AI detection tools, indicate that the video is AI-generated and does not show genuine footage of the Anak Krakatau eruption. Therefore, the claim that the viral video shows the September 4 eruption of Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano is false.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media showing a female cricket player seemingly making an impressive catch in the air after rotating 360 degrees. The video is being shared with claims that the player pulled off the extraordinary catch in an incredible feat on the cricket field. Research by CyberPeace found the viral claim to be false. Our research revealed that the viral video was edited with the help of AI. The video uses actual broadcast footage from the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and New Zealand, but the 360-degree catch shown in the video was not part of the actual match.
Claim:
A video of a female cricketer making an incredible 360-degree catch is being shared on social media as a real incident from a cricket match.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DdEca3LNT00/
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. However, we did not find any credible media reports confirming the claim.
As part of the next step in our research, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on a YouTube channel, where it was identified as AI-generated.
As the next step, we scanned the viral video using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. According to the tool’s results, there is a 70 percent probability that the video is AI-generated.
As part of the next step in our research, we scanned the viral video using an AI detection tool. According to the results, the viral video is AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video was edited with the help of AI. The video uses actual broadcast footage from the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and New Zealand. However, the 360-degree catch shown in the video was not part of the actual match.
Executive Summary:
A video is being shared on social media showing two women wearing burqas arguing with a man riding a motorcycle on a road and later slapping him. Social media users are sharing the video as being from India, claiming that Muslim women are being targeted in public places. The video is being widely circulated across various social media platforms with this claim. However, research by the CyberPeace Research Wing found that the viral video does not show an incident of Muslim women being targeted in India. The video is actually from the shooting of a short film in Pakistan.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video claiming, “Muslim girls are now being targeted while walking on the streets in our country. Seeing a Muslim girl, a love-struck man threw his mobile number in front of her while walking past. The viral video clearly shows what the boy did, and the girl's reaction is worth watching. Such acts are harming social harmony in our country.”
The archived link and screenshot of the post are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1087774553785531
FactCheck
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on a Pakistani Instagram account, @livinglegendsbiography, where it was posted on May 25, 2026. The caption of the post clearly stated that the video was part of a drama shoot featuring Heera Faisal and Rabia Faisal. The video itself also contains indications that it was staged. After the man is slapped, both women wearing burqas and the motorcycle rider can be seen laughing. This further confirms that the video is not from a real incident but was part of a scripted drama shoot. The link to the post and a screenshot are provided below.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYwXNp4I-eE/
Continuing our research, we also found the trailer of the short film ‘Ghairat’ posted on Rabia Faisal’s Instagram account on July 5, 2026. The trailer features several scenes that closely resemble those seen in the viral video. According to the information provided in the post, the short film was released on July 20, 2026. This further confirms that the viral video is not from a real incident, but was part of the shooting of the short film. The link to the post and a screenshot are provided below.
Conclusion:
The evidence gathered during our research makes it clear that the video circulating on social media does not show a real incident of Muslim women being targeted in public places in India. During the research, we found the same video on a Pakistani Instagram account, where it was identified as part of a drama shoot featuring Heera Faisal and Rabia Faisal. We also found the trailer of the short film ‘Ghairat’ on Rabia Faisal’s account, which contains scenes resembling those seen in the viral video. Based on the available evidence, it is clear that the viral video was recorded during the shooting of a short film in Pakistan. Therefore, the claim that the video shows an incident of Muslim women being targeted in India is false.
