#FactCheck
Executive Summary
A post is going viral across various social media platforms claiming that the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning over the issue of adulteration in food products. According to the claim, WHO has warned that milk adulteration is continuously increasing in India and if it continues, 87 percent of Indians will suffer from cancer by 2035. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the viral claim has been circulating on social media for several years. Earlier, the same claim was shared with the year changed to 2025, stating that 87 percent of Indians would suffer from cancer by that year. Now, the year has been changed from 2025 to 2035 and the claim is being circulated again. WHO has repeatedly denied this claim and termed it fake news.
Claim:
A Facebook user named ‘Vikalp Kuchamancity’ shared the viral post on August 3, 2026, with a caption claiming, “India produces 14 crore litres of milk, but consumption is 64 crore litres. Where does this extra milk come from? WHO has warned that if adulteration is not stopped, 87 percent of Indians may suffer from cancer by 2035.”
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=968660469565357&set=a.109816988783047
Fact Check:
While examining the viral post, we noticed that the report displayed in the image carries the date September 19, 2035, even though the current year is 2026. This raised initial doubts about the authenticity of the claim.To investigate further, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we found a post from the official Facebook page of WHO India, shared on August 3, 2026. The post denied the viral claim and stated that it is false that WHO issued any advisory to the Indian government warning that adulteration in milk and dairy products could lead to cancer and other diseases among 87 percent of Indians by 2035. WHO clarified that no such advisory has been issued.
WHO India Facebook link:
According to data mentioned in a press release issued by the Government of India on November 26, 2025, the country’s total milk production was estimated at 247.87 million tonnes in 2024-25, compared to 239.30 million tonnes in 2023-24. The per capita availability of milk increased from 319 grams per day in 2014-15 to 485 grams per day in 2024-25. The top five milk-producing states are Uttar Pradesh (15.66%), Rajasthan (14.82%), Madhya Pradesh (9.12%), Gujarat (7.78%), and Maharashtra (6.71%). Together, these states contribute 54.09% of India’s total milk production.
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2195049®=3&lang=2
Conclusion:
The research confirmed that there is no evidence of any WHO warning stating that 87 percent of Indians could develop cancer by 2035 due to milk adulteration. WHO has clarified that it has not issued any such advisory. The viral claim is a recycled false claim that has been repeatedly circulated with changed dates.
Executive Summary:
A photo is being circulated on social media with the claim that it shows Ram Prakash, an official from the Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom (UK), participating in a protest organised over issues related to PoK. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim associated with the image to be false. The research confirmed that the image was digitally modified using OpenAI’s AI tools.
Claim:
A user on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) shared the viral image on August 4, 2026, claiming that Shri Ram Prakash, an official from the Indian High Commission in London, was seen formally participating in a protest organised by the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The post link, archive link, and screenshot are provided below:
https://x.com/i/birdwatch/t/2084551118189904105?source=6
Fact Check:
During the research, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. We traced the original source of the viral visual to a social media post shared by Pakistani media outlet GEO News’ UK Bureau Chief Murtaza Ali Shah on August 2, 2024.
The post featured a video of a protest held in Luton, United Kingdom, where a large number of British Kashmiris were seen marching to express concerns over the situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). At the time, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) was leading a prolonged protest in the region.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1383400640416385
At the 1:23 mark of the video shared by the Pakistani journalist, we found the same scene that appears in the viral image. However, the individual seen in the viral image does not appear in the original footage. Instead, the video shows a different person participating in the protest.
To further verify the authenticity of the image, we analysed it using multiple AI detection tools, including OpenAI’s image detection tool. The analysis detected provenance signals associated with OpenAI tools such as ChatGPT, OpenAI API, or Codex. These signals indicate that the image was created or modified using OpenAI’s AI tools.
Conclusion:
The research established that the viral image has been manipulated to falsely portray Indian High Commission official Ram Prakash as a participant in the protest. The original footage shows a different individual, while AI analysis confirmed that the image was modified using OpenAI tools. Therefore, the claim circulating with the image is misleading.
Executive Summary
An image is being widely circulated on social media with the claim that it shows the destruction caused by an explosion at a mall in Japan following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake in July 2026. The viral image shows a shopping complex in a severely damaged condition, allegedly after the incident. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the viral image does not show damage caused by an explosion or earthquake at any mall in Japan. The visuals in the image do not match authentic photographs of the affected shopping complex. The research further revealed that the viral image was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Claim
A social media post claims that the AEON Mall in Japan exploded after the Kumamoto earthquake and a gas leak was suspected. The post, published in Burmese language on Facebook on July 29, 2026, shared an image claiming to show the aftermath of the incident at the mall.
FactCheck
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 France24, which stated that the Kumamoto disaster management office released updated figures following the earthquake. According to the report, seven bodies were recovered from the debris, steel and wires of the Aeon shopping mall after a suspected gas blast. The report further stated that eight people were confirmed dead at the Nippon Paper Industries factory in Yatsushiro city, where part of a red-and-white smokestack collapsed. Following the 7.1-magnitude earthquake, five others were reported to be in critical condition, while around 9,500 residents were staying in evacuation centres in Kyushu, southwestern Japan.
http://france24.com/en/live-news/20260730-up-to-23-feared-dead-in-japan-quake
However, the viral image showed several visual inconsistencies and was flagged as AI-generated.
To further examine the authenticity of the image, we scanned it using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. The results indicated that the image had an 84 percent probability of being AI-generated.
We also analysed the image using Human Meter, where the results showed a 75 percent probability that the image was AI-generated.
In the final stage of the research, we scanned the image using another AI detection tool, AI Image Detector. The tool indicated that the image had a 95 percent probability of being AI-generated.
Conclusion:
The research established that the viral image is not an authentic photograph of the damage caused by the Kumamoto earthquake or any explosion at an Aeon Mall in Japan. The image contains multiple inconsistencies and was found to be AI-generated. Therefore, the claim linking the image to the Japan earthquake incident is false.
Executive Summary
A purported letter issued in the name of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is being widely shared on social media. The letter claims that the government has not made any changes to the reservation system regarding the “Remove Reservation Movement” and appeals to people not to pay attention to rumours. The viral letter is dated July 27, 2026, and also carries what appear to be Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s signatures in both Hindi and English.
CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the viral claim to be false. The research revealed that the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has neither issued any official statement regarding reservation nor released any such letter. No credible media reports related to the alleged letter were found. The research further revealed that the purported reservation-related letter circulating on social media was a fake document created with the help of AI.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the alleged letter issued in the name of the Prime Minister’s Office on July 30, 2026, claiming that the government has not made any changes to the reservation system in connection with the “Remove Reservation Movement” and appealed to citizens not to believe rumours. The viral letter bears the date July 27, 2026, and displays signatures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in both Hindi and English. The archived link and screenshot of the post are provided below:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1b9nD5k3As/
Factcheck
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. However, no credible media reports related to the alleged letter were found. During the next stage of the research, we scanned the official X account (formerly Twitter) of PMO India. We did not find any such letter posted on July 27 or around that date. Continuing the research, we checked the official website of PMO India. No such letter was found in the news updates section or anywhere else on the website that could confirm the viral claim.
Further, we reviewed the press releases issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on July 27 available on the official website of the Press Information Bureau (PIB). We found no press release or official communication related to reservation or matching the viral letter.
https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/
As part of the research, we scanned the viral letter using the AI detection tool Image Detector. The results indicated that the document was 93 percent likely to be AI-generated.
We also analysed the viral letter using another AI detection tool, My Detector. The results showed a 98 percent probability that the letter was created using AI.
Conclusion:
Our research found no official evidence confirming that the Prime Minister’s Office issued the viral letter. The purported PMO letter regarding reservation was found to be fake and AI-generated.
Executive Summary
A video showing a house collapsing after a massive explosion is being widely shared on social media with the claim that it shows the Indian Armed Forces bombing the house of a minority community in Manipur. CyberPeace Research Wing ’s research found that the claim is false. The viral video dates back to 2023 and shows a house being demolished in Churachandpur during the ethnic violence between the Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur.
Claim:
An X (formerly Twitter) user shared the video with the caption: “This is Manipur, not Palestine. The Indian Army is destroying minority houses in Manipur.”
The post claimed that the visuals showed the Indian Army carrying out an attack on minority community houses in Manipur.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1042491035382024
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, CyberPeace Research Wing conducted a reverse image search using keyframes extracted from the viral video. During the search, we found the same video shared by NDTV’s official Instagram account on July 21, 2024.
According to the caption of the post, the video was from 2023, when ethnic clashes broke out between the Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur. The post stated that the incident took place in Churachandpur, where the house of Naorem Ibomcha Meitei was destroyed by the Kuki community during the violence.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/C9sQWeTSCFx/
Further research revealed that India Today had also shared the same video with similar details
https://www.instagram.com/reels/C9sRq1nSy51/
Conclusion:
The research found that the viral video is being circulated with a misleading claim. The footage does not show the Indian Armed Forces bombing a minority community’s house in Manipur. It is from 2023 and shows the demolition of a house in Churachandpur during the ethnic violence between the Kuki and Meitei communities.
Executive Summary
A video has gone viral on social media claiming to show a fighter pilot climbing out of his aircraft mid-flight to repair its engine before crawling back into the cockpit and resuming the mission. The footage shows the pilot closing a compartment on the aircraft's fuselage, making his way back to the cockpit, and the canopy shutting as the aircraft continues flying. According to a study by the CyberPeace Research Wing , the viral video is not authentic but AI-generated.
Claim
On August 1, an X user named "Sarah for Trump" shared the clip, claiming it showed an Iranian fighter pilot repairing his aircraft in mid-air. The post alleged that the video had been released by Iran's Revolutionary Guards to intimidate the United States and Israel. Text overlaid on the video read: "A brave maneuver by an Iranian pilot that no pilot in the world has ever performed." (At the time of publishing this story, the video had garnered 2.6 million views)
At the time this story was published, the video had received more than 2.6 million views.
https://x.com/SarahAllisonFl/status/2083589225912402201
https://archive.ph/fkW32
FactCheck
To verify the claim, we first analysed the viral video using the InVid verification tool and extracted several keyframes. A reverse image search of these frames through Google Lens led us to multiple social media posts carrying the same video with similar claims. The search also led us to an Instagram account named "viralism.ai", where the identical video had been uploaded on June 14. A comparison confirmed that the visuals matched the viral clip exactly, indicating that the Instagram upload was the original source from which the video was later circulated with a false narrative.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZkIrEijc89/
A review of the Instagram account further revealed that it primarily publishes AI-generated content. The account's description clearly states "AI Viral Videos and Trends," indicating that the video was created using artificial intelligence rather than depicting a real event. To further confirm our findings, we analysed the clip using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. The results showed a high probability that the video was AI-generated, with several portions of the footage being flagged as synthetic
Conclusion
The research found that the viral video does not depict a real-life incident. The footage showing a fighter pilot allegedly repairing an aircraft engine during flight was generated using artificial intelligence and later circulated online as genuine. The accompanying claim that the video was released by Iran's Revolutionary Guards to threaten the United States and Israel is also false.
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media with the claim that it shows the recent Assam floods, where nurses are rescuing newborn babies after water entered a hospital. The caption accompanying the viral video claims that the babies are not drowning; instead, healthcare workers and rescue teams are carrying them to safety amid floodwaters inside a hospital. It further states that the video shows humanity and courage during a time of crisis. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false. The research revealed that the viral video showing healthcare workers rescuing newborn babies is not real but was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Claim:
An Instagram user named kamlakritika shared the video and claimed that it showed the Assam floods. The post stated that the babies were not drowning but were being rescued by healthcare workers and rescue teams from a flooded hospital. In the viral video, several nurses can be seen running through waterlogged areas while trying to protect incubators — containers used to keep newborn babies — from being submerged or swept away. According to the caption, a devastating flood had turned the entire area into a disaster zone. It claimed that incubators containing premature newborn babies were floating in floodwaters, while nurses were running behind them amid strong water currents to save the infants. The caption further claimed that several incubators were overturning and sinking with babies inside, putting hundreds of fragile lives at risk.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbXvJwgz72X/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Factcheck
To verify the claim, CyberPeace Research Wing conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, the video was found shared by several other Instagram accounts. During the research, we found a report published by News18 on August 1, 2026. Although the report was related to the Assam floods, it mentioned a different incident. According to the report, a viral video showed floodwaters surrounding houses, with water spread across the area. In the video, a rescue team member can be seen carefully carrying a newborn baby in his arms through the flooded area and handing the child over to another rescue worker near a boat so that the baby could be taken to safety.
However, during our research, we could not find any information from credible news organisations or official sources confirming the viral video showing newborn babies being rescued in incubators. As part of further research, we closely examined the viral video and noticed several indications suggesting that it could be AI-generated. The video was then analysed using the AI detection tool FauxLens, which indicated that the video was approximately 75% AI-generated.
To further verify the authenticity of the video, we also analysed it using another AI detection tool, Human Meter. The tool showed an 85% probability of the video being generated with the help of AI.
Conclusion:
CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the viral video claiming to show nurses rescuing newborn babies during Assam floods is false. The video is not an actual incident but an AI-generated creation.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that it shows Iran’s attack on a US military base located in Kuwait. It is being claimed that the video is from a recent attack carried out by Iran. CyberPeace Research Wing ’s research found the claim to be false. The research revealed that the video is actually from Panwan, a coastal town in southern Pakistan. The footage was published in connection with reports of a suicide attack carried out by a prominent militant organisation. The video has no connection with the alleged Iranian attack on a US military base in Kuwait.
Claim:
A Facebook post shared in the Sinhala language on July 25, 2026, claimed: “Iran targeted US-controlled Kuwaiti border checkpoints. The Abdali border checkpoint has been completely destroyed.” The post was shared along with a video of around one minute. In the video, a blue truck can be seen entering a secured compound. Within seconds, a massive explosion takes place, followed by a thick cloud of smoke rising into the sky. Text written in Sinhala on the video claimed: “Watch how Iran is attacking the US Abdali border crossing base located on the Kuwait border.”
https://www.facebook.com/reel/979364938493872
https://web.archive.org/web/20260730055635/https://www.facebook.com/reel/979364938493872
Factcheck
As part of the research, keyframes from the viral video were extracted and a reverse image search was conducted. During the search, we found a report published by India Today on July 4, 2026. According to the report, the footage actually shows a suicide attack carried out by the Pakistan-based Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militant group.
Further research led us to a report about a suicide bombing in Gwadar, Pakistan. According to the report, the BLA claimed responsibility for the attack and claimed that more than 30 security personnel were killed. Journalist Diksha Bisla also shared details about the incident.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1233630812123459
A search on Google Maps showed the Panwan area and a structure along Gwadar Road that resembles the location visible in the viral video.
Conclusion:
CyberPeace Research Wing ’s research found that the claim is false. The viral video is not related to any alleged Iranian attack on a US military base in Kuwait. The footage is from Panwan, a coastal town in southern Pakistan, and was circulated during reports of a suicide attack claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
Executive Summary
Even after the conclusion of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, several misleading claims related to the demonstration continue to circulate on social media. During the protests, multiple AI-generated videos, deepfakes and fabricated narratives were circulated with the intention of misleading users. CyberPeace Research Wing’s Fact Check Team investigated several such viral claims and found that many of the videos were digitally manipulated or created using artificial intelligence (AI). The research revealed that fake audio, misleading captions and altered visuals were used to falsely attribute statements to public figures, including police officials, military officers and Union ministers. The following are four major false claims debunked by the CyberPeace Research Wing:
Claim 1: Delhi Police DCP Sumit Jha resigned from IPS in support of student protests
A video of Delhi Police DCP Sumit Jha was widely shared on social media with the claim that he resigned from the Indian Police Service (IPS) in support of the student movement at Jantar Mantar. In the viral video, DCP Sumit Jha is allegedly heard saying that he was resigning from his post with immediate effect and could not remain part of a system that forced him to spread false information against students. The video was shared with the claim that Delhi Police DCP Sumit Jha resigned from his position to support protesting students.
Claim
An Instagram user shared the viral video on July 28, 2026, claiming that Delhi Police DCP Sumit Jha had resigned from his post in support of protesting students.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbUr6CPoB13/
Fact Check
CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false. The research revealed that DCP Sumit Jha has not resigned from his position. The viral video was digitally manipulated by adding AI-generated audio to an original video shared by the Delhi Police on its official X account on July 23, 2026.
The video was further analysed using the AI detection tool HIVE Moderation. The tool’s analysis indicated that the audio used in the viral video had a 91.8 per cent probability of being AI-generated, confirming that the audio was artificially created and was not authentic.
Claim 2: CDS Raja Subramani confirmed that more than 30,000 soldiers resigned over Jantar Mantar protests
A video featuring Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Raja Subramani was widely circulated on social media with the false claim that he confirmed the resignation of more than 30,000 Indian Army personnel following the Jantar Mantar protest. The viral video claimed that soldiers had refused to serve the government after police action against protesting students.
Claim
A Facebook user shared the video claiming: "After the protests at Jantar Mantar, India’s Chief of Defence Staff Raja Subramani has issued an emergency alert, saying that more than 30,000 soldiers have resigned in protest because their children were brutally beaten at Jantar Mantar."
Fact Check
CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false. The research revealed that the video featuring CDS Raja Subramani was digitally manipulated using AI-generated audio. The original video did not contain any statement related to soldiers resigning or the Jantar Mantar protest. Further research led us to the same video posted by the Instagram account myyouthindia, where CDS Raja Subramani can be seen extending his best wishes to teams participating in the 135th Indian Oil Durand Cup Football Tournament. https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbEGRGBsKv8/
The audio circulating with the viral video was falsely added to create a misleading narrative.
Claim 3: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned protesters of strict action
A video featuring Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was widely circulated on social media with the claim that he issued a strict warning against student protesters. In the viral clip, Singh was allegedly heard saying that the government would not tolerate “anarchy” and that strict action would be taken against those blocking roads, disturbing public order or damaging government property.
Claim
An X user (@ForumDefence) shared the video on July 22, 2026, claiming that Rajnath Singh had issued a warning regarding the ongoing student protest.
Fact Check
CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false.The original video available on Rajnath Singh’s official YouTube channel was digitally altered by adding AI-generated audio. The statement heard in the viral video was not made by the Defence Minister and was created using artificial intelligence. The viral video was also analysed using the AI detection tool HIVE Moderation. The analysis indicated that the speech used in the video had an 88.1 per cent probability of being AI-generated.
Claim 4: Piyush Goyal threatened to hang CJP supporters
A video of Union Minister Piyush Goyal was shared on social media with the false claim that he threatened protesters and called for two to three CJP supporters to be hanged to "teach the rest of them a lesson." In the AI-manipulated video, Goyal was allegedly heard saying: "To teach the CJP a lesson, we should hang two to three of its supporters so that they understand the real power of the government."
https://x.com/HinduReformer/status/2080367073117790288?s=20
Fact Check
CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the viral video was digitally manipulated using AI-generated audio. The original video, posted on the Press Trust of India’s official X account, showed Piyush Goyal discussing the government’s response to examination paper leaks and appealing for the issue to be resolved through dialogue. He made no remarks threatening protesters or calling for the execution of CJP supporters.
The audio and statements attributed to him in the viral video were fabricated using AI technology.
Conclusion
CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that all four viral claims related to the CJP protest were false. The videos circulating on social media were either digitally manipulated or created using AI-generated audio to falsely attribute statements to public officials. The research highlights how AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated content are increasingly being used to spread misinformation during sensitive events.
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media with the claim that a terrorist attack took place at the ISKCON Temple in Patna. The posts claim that terrorists opened indiscriminate fire at security personnel deployed at the main gate, carried out bomb blasts, and took two priests hostage. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the claim of a terrorist attack on the ISKCON Temple in Patna is false. The viral video is not from an actual attack but from a security mock drill conducted at the temple.
Claim
A Facebook post shared a video claiming: "Three suspected terrorists entered the ISKCON Temple! Security guards were shot at the gate. Three suspected terrorists carrying modern weapons and hand grenades suddenly entered the Patna ISKCON Temple in the morning and killed the security personnel deployed at the gate. They then carried out a bomb blast, creating panic inside the temple campus."
The Facebook post archive can be accessed here. Similar posts can be found here and here.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2501959103601059
Factcheck
To verify the claim, we extracted keyframes from the viral video and conducted a reverse image search. During the search, we found reports from several credible media organisations clarifying that the video was not related to any real terrorist attack but was from a mock drill conducted to assess the preparedness of security forces. According to a Dainik Bhaskar report published on July 29, a security mock drill was conducted at the ISKCON Temple in Patna. During the exercise, a simulated emergency situation was created in which police personnel were assigned the role of suspected terrorists and were made to enter the temple premises. The drill involved personnel from Kotwali, Jakkanpur and Buddha Colony police stations, along with magistrates and around 50 police personnel who reached the spot and took charge of the situation. An ATS team was also immediately called during the exercise.
The report also quoted Patna ASP (Law and Order) Krishna Murari Prasad, who clarified that the exercise was organised to strengthen the temple’s security arrangements.
A Navbharat Times report published on July 29 also stated that, as part of the planned mock drill, three Bihar Police personnel carrying advanced weapons and hand grenades were sent inside the ISKCON Temple premises. Security agencies responded quickly, cordoned off the area, and the ATS team took control of the personnel and mock explosives, successfully completing the exercise.
During our research , we also found a post dated July 29, 2026, on the official Facebook page of the Home Department, Government of Bihar, regarding the mock drill.
The post stated that the Bihar ATS successfully conducted a security mock drill at the ISKCON Temple premises in Patna. The objective of the exercise was to test coordination between security agencies and stakeholders, quick response capabilities, and the effective implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during a possible terrorist attack or emergency situation. The post further mentioned that the drill included a rapid response to suspicious activity, area sanitisation, safe evacuation of devotees, search for suspects, and other necessary security measures.
https://www.facebook.com/HomeDeptBihar/posts/1492697179568423?ref=embed_post
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during the research confirms that the viral claim is false. The video being shared with the claim of a terrorist attack on Patna’s ISKCON Temple actually shows a security mock drill conducted by the authorities to assess emergency preparedness.
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media showing a monk walking through a dense forest, with several lions seen around him. Users sharing the video claim that the monk is fearlessly walking among lions. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the viral claim is false. The research revealed that the video is not real and was created using artificial intelligence (AI).
Claim
An Instagram user shared the viral video on July 27, 2026, claiming that a video of a monk fearlessly walking among several lions in a forest is going viral on social media. The caption accompanying the post reads:
"A video of a baba fearlessly passing through several lions in the jungle is rapidly going viral on social media. After watching the video, people are linking it with faith, courage and divine power. However, the authenticity of the video and the circumstances shown in it have not been independently verified.
Therefore, before considering it a miracle, viewers should exercise caution and verify the source and facts before believing any viral video. What do you think—faith, courage or something else?"
The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbTOIuRRYFe/
FactCheck
To verify the claim, we conducted a keyword search on Google. During the search, we did not find any credible media reports confirming the viral claim. Upon closely examining the viral video, we suspected that it could have been created using AI. We then analysed the video using the AI detection tool Sightengine. According to the tool’s analysis, the video has a 99 per cent probability of being AI-generated.
In the next step of our research , we scanned the viral video using another AI detection tool, WasIt AI. The results indicated that the video was generated using artificial intelligence.
Finally, we analysed the video using the AI detection tool AI or Not, which also concluded that the viral video was created with the help of AI.
Conclusion
CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the viral claim is false. The video showing a monk walking among lions in a dense forest is not authentic but an AI-generated creation. The video is being shared with a misleading claim.
Executive Summary
Following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on July 25, 2026, after protests by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, a video of Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been widely shared on social media. In the clip, Salman is heard saying, “Kyunki is desh aur desh ki janta mein hai bada dum” (“Because this country and its people are truly strong”). Social media users have falsely claimed that the actor made the statement in response to Pradhan’s resignation. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the viral video is not recent. It dates back to October 2022, when Salman Khan congratulated actor Chiranjeevi on the release of his film GodFather. Salman Khan did not make any such statement following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. The viral claim is false.
Claim
An Instagram user, 'snatani_9', shared a video on July 27, 2026, claiming it showed Salman Khan reacting to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
“Where were these people during the Pahalgam attack? Where were they during Pulwama? Can any chamcha answer? Salman Khan’s big statement on Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.”
In the viral clip, Salman Khan is heard saying:“Kyunki is desh aur desh ki janta mein hai bada dum. Vande Mataram.”
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbTfYjjz3_f/
https://perma.cc/F2XF-G268?type=standard
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we extracted keyframes from the viral video and performed a reverse image search using Google Lens. The search led us to a longer version of the same video uploaded on October 5, 2022, on Salman Khan’s official Instagram account, @beingsalmankhan.
In the original video, Salman Khan is congratulating veteran actor Chiranjeevi on the success of his film GodFather. He says, “My dear Chiru Garu, I love you very much. I have heard that GodFather is doing extremely well. Congratulations and may God bless you. Do you know why, Chiru Garu? Because this country and its people are truly strong.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjVhqZbgFJh
As part of our research , we also reviewed Salman Khan’s recent Instagram posts. We found a post published on July 23, 2026, in which he appealed to students and their parents amid the paper leak controversy. In the post, he urged students not to worry, expressed confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would ensure strict action against those responsible, and appealed to protesters to return home peacefully.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DbI2C8CoUSa
However, none of Salman Khan’s recent posts contain any statement linking him to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is from October 2022, when Salman Khan congratulated Chiranjeevi on the success of GodFather. The clip has been taken out of context and falsely linked to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation in July 2026. Salman Khan did not make any such statement after the minister stepped down. Therefore, the viral claim is false.
