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Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that a Dalit woman was raped inside the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. In the video, two women can be seen crying, while some people around them appear to be consoling them. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the viral claim to be false. Our research found that the viral video has been created by combining two separate clips. In the first part of the video, a woman can be seen staging a protest at Buddha Park in Haldwani and raising issues related to her in-laws. The second part shows a girl expressing her anger. Our research found that this clip has been available on the internet since December 27, 2025. Neither of the two videos is related to the alleged rape of a Dalit woman inside the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video on September 21, 2026, with the caption, “Dalit woman raped inside the Ram Temple.”The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1420442086956519
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral image, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. However, we did not find any credible media report related to the viral image during the search. To verify the claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on the Facebook page of Punjab Kesari - Uttarakhand, where it was published on March 6, 2026. According to the post, the woman staged a protest at Buddha Park in Haldwani and raised issues related to her in-laws. The link and screenshot of the relevant post are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=897776589732940
Meanwhile, we found the second part of the viral video on LinkedIn, where the video was published on December 27, 2025.
Our research makes it clear that two old and unrelated videos are being shared with a misleading claim linking them to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The videos have no connection with the alleged incident on the temple premises, and based on the available evidence, there is no confirmation of any such incident taking place at the Ram Temple. Our research found that the viral video was created by combining two separate clips. In the first part of the video, a woman can be seen staging a protest at Buddha Park in Haldwani and raising issues related to her in-laws. In the second part, a girl can be seen expressing her anger. Our research found that this clip has been available on the internet since December 27, 2025. Neither of the two videos is related to the alleged rape of a Dalit woman inside the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that it shows a recent Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The video shows people running inside a building amid chaos, followed by a loud explosion that appears to shatter glass. The post claims that the visuals show the Riyadh airport during a Houthi missile attack. However, CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the video is actually from Russia.
Claim:
A social media post is being shared with the claim that the video shows a Houthi attack on Riyadh Airport in Saudi Arabia.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1491107586179716
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/O9X4A
Fact Check
To verify the truth behind the video being shared with the claim that it shows a Houthi attack on an airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we conducted a reverse image search of its keyframes. During the search, we found a video uploaded on June 19, 2026, by the Kazakh YouTube account @AzattyqAsia, which contains the same visuals seen in the viral video. According to the report, the video shows Russia’s Sadovod Market, where a massive fire broke out following a drone attack.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/D2-m4l5Obc8
Additionally, we found another video shot from a different angle on the Facebook account Yenisafak.com/ru, uploaded on June 18, 2026. The video contains the same visuals seen in the viral clip. The post states that the video was filmed at Moscow’s Sadovod Market, where a massive fire broke out at a complex following a drone attack.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/980820447900927
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research makes it clear that the viral video does not show a Houthi attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia, but is actually from Moscow, the capital of Russia.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that a Dalit woman was raped inside the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. In the video, two women can be seen crying, while some people around them appear to be consoling them. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the viral claim to be false. Our research found that the viral video has been created by combining two separate clips. In the first part of the video, a woman can be seen staging a protest at Buddha Park in Haldwani and raising issues related to her in-laws. The second part shows a girl expressing her anger. Our research found that this clip has been available on the internet since December 27, 2025. Neither of the two videos is related to the alleged rape of a Dalit woman inside the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video on September 21, 2026, with the caption, “Dalit woman raped inside the Ram Temple.”The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1420442086956519
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral image, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. However, we did not find any credible media report related to the viral image during the search. To verify the claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on the Facebook page of Punjab Kesari - Uttarakhand, where it was published on March 6, 2026. According to the post, the woman staged a protest at Buddha Park in Haldwani and raised issues related to her in-laws. The link and screenshot of the relevant post are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=897776589732940
Meanwhile, we found the second part of the viral video on LinkedIn, where the video was published on December 27, 2025.
Our research makes it clear that two old and unrelated videos are being shared with a misleading claim linking them to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The videos have no connection with the alleged incident on the temple premises, and based on the available evidence, there is no confirmation of any such incident taking place at the Ram Temple. Our research found that the viral video was created by combining two separate clips. In the first part of the video, a woman can be seen staging a protest at Buddha Park in Haldwani and raising issues related to her in-laws. In the second part, a girl can be seen expressing her anger. Our research found that this clip has been available on the internet since December 27, 2025. Neither of the two videos is related to the alleged rape of a Dalit woman inside the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that it shows a recent Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The video shows people running inside a building amid chaos, followed by a loud explosion that appears to shatter glass. The post claims that the visuals show the Riyadh airport during a Houthi missile attack. However, CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the video is actually from Russia.
Claim:
A social media post is being shared with the claim that the video shows a Houthi attack on Riyadh Airport in Saudi Arabia.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1491107586179716
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/O9X4A
Fact Check
To verify the truth behind the video being shared with the claim that it shows a Houthi attack on an airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we conducted a reverse image search of its keyframes. During the search, we found a video uploaded on June 19, 2026, by the Kazakh YouTube account @AzattyqAsia, which contains the same visuals seen in the viral video. According to the report, the video shows Russia’s Sadovod Market, where a massive fire broke out following a drone attack.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/D2-m4l5Obc8
Additionally, we found another video shot from a different angle on the Facebook account Yenisafak.com/ru, uploaded on June 18, 2026. The video contains the same visuals seen in the viral clip. The post states that the video was filmed at Moscow’s Sadovod Market, where a massive fire broke out at a complex following a drone attack.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/980820447900927
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research makes it clear that the viral video does not show a Houthi attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia, but is actually from Moscow, the capital of Russia.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that actor Shah Rukh Khan reprimanded Saudi Arabia over the death sentence awarded to Baljinder Singh.In the viral video, Shah Rukh Khan is purportedly heard saying, “Our simple and innocent brother Baljinder Singh, a resident of Sujanpur in Punjab’s Pathankot district, has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia after being falsely implicated in a drug case as part of a deep conspiracy. But stay strong, my brother.
Nothing will happen to you. I will definitely save you. Your brother is alive, and I swear that I will not let you die alone on that dreaded noose. Instead, I will put all my strength on the line and risk my life to pull you out of that hellish prison and bring you safely back to the soil of Punjab and the land of India.”
CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false. Our research found that the audio used in the viral video is AI-generated.
Claim:
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that actor Shah Rukh Khan reprimanded Saudi Arabia over the death sentence awarded to Baljinder Singh.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1491107586179716
Fact Check
To verify the claim that Shah Rukh Khan reprimanded Saudi Arabia over the death sentence awarded to Baljinder Singh, we first conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we did not find any information related to the viral claim in any credible media report.A reverse image search of the keyframes from the video led us to a video uploaded on The University of Edinburgh’s YouTube account on October 16, 2015, which contains the same segment seen in the viral clip. Notably, the background in the original video is identical to that seen in the viral clip.
In the original video, Shah Rukh Khan can be seen speaking about “life lessons”. During the event, he was conferred an honorary doctorate by the University of Edinburgh. In his address, he shared several unique lessons about life through some of his popular film characters. Shah Rukh Khan spoke about the importance of embracing one’s individuality, while combining humour with self-reflection. He also spoke about facing one’s fears and maintaining self-confidence amid challenges. Sharing anecdotes from his journey in films, Shah Rukh Khan explained how different characters had taught him to look at life from new perspectives.However, he makes no mention of Baljinder Singh anywhere in the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnnXAiTOLbo
We then checked the viral video using Hive Detect, an AI detection tool. The tool’s analysis indicated that the voice of Shah Rukh Khan in the video was AI-generated, with a 97.2 per cent probability.
Additionally, six detectors on another AI detection tool, Deepfake-O-Meter, identified Shah Rukh Khan’s voice in the video as highly likely to be AI-generated.
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research makes it clear that the claim that Shah Rukh Khan reprimanded Saudi Arabia over the death sentence awarded to Baljinder Singh is false. The audio of Shah Rukh Khan in the viral video is AI-generated.
Executive Summary
A picture of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput is being shared on social media. In the picture, a woman can be seen holding him, while another person is standing beside him. The social media post claims that the picture is from the last days of Sushant Singh Rajput’s life.CyberPeace Research found the viral claim to be false. Our research found that the viral picture is not authentic, but was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The AI-generated image is being shared on social media with a misleading claim.
Claim:
On September 18, 2026, a Facebook user shared the viral picture with the caption, “How was Sushant Singh murdered? The photo is going viral.” The post link, archived link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1591592259073828
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral image, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. However, we did not find any credible media report related to the viral image. In the next step of our research, we examined the viral image closely and noticed several inconsistencies that raised suspicion that it had been AI-generated. We then scanned the image using AI or Not. According to the results, the viral image was identified as AI-generated.
We also scanned the viral image using another AI detection tool, DeepAI. According to the results, the image was found to have a 96 percent likelihood of being AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral image is not authentic, but was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The AI-generated image is being shared on social media with a misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media claiming that a person who was paragliding came into contact with high-voltage electric wires during a recent incident. The video shows a paraglider coming into contact with electric wires while descending towards the ground, following which a fire can be seen breaking out. Social media users are sharing the post claiming that the incident is recent and linking it to the ongoing developments. CyberPeace Research found the viral claim to be misleading. Our research found that the viral video is not recent but dates back to a paragliding accident that took place in South Korea in June 2023. According to available media reports, on June 16, 2023, a 60-year-old man who was paragliding near Seopjikoji Beach on Jeju Island, South Korea, came into contact with high-voltage electric wires. He died in the accident.
Claim:
A video being shared on social media claims that a person descending towards the ground with a parachute unfortunately came into contact with high-voltage electric wires. The video shows the area around the person catching fire after he came into contact with the electric wires. The post is being shared on social media claiming that the incident is recent.
https://x.com/i/birdwatch/t/2101315570067189899?source=6
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we did not find any credible media reports related to the claim. To further verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted another search on Google using relevant keywords. During the search, we found a similar video on a YouTube channel. This made it clear that the video is not recent. As part of our research, we also found the video on the South Korean website Bobaedream. According to the website, on June 16, 2023, a tourist aged around 60 came into contact with a high-voltage electric wire while paragliding near Seopjikoji Beach in Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do Province, South Korea.
https://www.bobaedream.co.kr/bike2/board/view.php?code=strange&No=5785730
At the end of our research, we found a report published by South Korean news outlet The JoongAng on June 16, 2023. Citing the Jeju Eastern Fire Department, the report stated that at around 4:35 p.m. that day, a person flying a motorized paraglider near Seopjikoji Beach was reported to have become entangled in a high-voltage electric wire. According to the report, the person died after coming into contact with the high-voltage current.
https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/25170445#home
Conclusion
Our research found that the video being shared on social media does not show a recent incident. Available media reports and other sources confirm that the video is from a paragliding accident that took place on Jeju Island, South Korea, in June 2023. According to reports, on June 16, 2023, a man aged around 60 who was paragliding near Seopjikoji Beach became entangled in a high-voltage electric wire. He died after coming into contact with the electric current. Therefore, the claim that the video shows a recent incident is misleading.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that it allegedly shows the son of India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) hosting a private birthday party with friends. Several people can be seen wearing women’s clothing in the video and attending what appears to be a birthday celebration. The posts further question how footage from an allegedly restricted Army residence surfaced online. CyberPeace Research found the viral claim to be misleading. Our research found that the video being shared by linking it to an Army residence and the son of the CDS is actually from the birthday celebration of fashion designer Lalit Singh, which was held in Gurugram. Therefore, the claim that the video shows a private birthday party hosted by the CDS’s son inside an Army residence is false.
Claim
A Pakistani handle claimed that the purported leaked footage shows the interior of an Indian Army residence, where the son of India’s CDS allegedly hosted a private birthday party with friends. The handle further questioned how footage from such a restricted location had surfaced online.
https://x.com/OfficialThoka/status/2101591703471988805
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we did not find any credible media reports related to the claim. A reverse image search and a search using relevant keywords revealed that the event shown in the video was the birthday celebration of fashion designer Lalit Singh. Lalit Singh had shared several photographs from his birthday celebration held in Gurugram on social media, and the visuals in those photographs matched those seen in the viral video.
https://www.instagram.com/lalitsingh159/
We found photographs of the person seen in the viral video on Instagram. He had identified himself as Lalit Singh.
At the end of our research, we also found the YouTube channel of fashion designer Lalit Singh. On the channel, Lalit Singh regularly shares videos related to similar birthday celebrations and other private events. This further confirms that the claim linking the viral video to a birthday party hosted by the son of India’s Chief of Defence Staff is false and fabricated.
https://www.youtube.com/@lalitsingh-159
Conclusion
Our research found that the video being shared on social media with the claim that it shows a birthday party hosted by the son of India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and footage from an Army residence is being circulated with a false claim. The research revealed that the visuals in the viral video are from the birthday celebration of fashion designer Lalit Singh, which was held in Gurugram. Lalit Singh shared several photographs and videos from the same celebration on his social media accounts. In addition, videos related to similar events are available on his YouTube channel. During our research, we found no credible or official source linking the viral video to the CDS’s son or any Army residence. Therefore, the claim that the viral video shows a private birthday party hosted by the CDS’s son is false and misleading.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that a woman in New Delhi slapped an Indian Army soldier who allegedly followed and harassed her on the road. The post claims that the woman confronted the soldier on the spot, linking the incident to harassment of women. CyberPeace Research found the viral claim to be misleading. Our research found that the video is not recent but dates back to an incident in Delhi in September 2017. The video is from a road rage incident that took place in the Vasant Kunj-Rajokari Flyover area of South Delhi in September 2017. According to available reports, the woman allegedly assaulted two Army personnel. The claim that the video shows an incident in which a woman slapped an Army soldier in response to being followed or harassed by him is misleading.
Claim:
A social media user shared the viral video claiming that a woman in New Delhi slapped an Indian Army soldier who allegedly followed and harassed her on the road. The post claimed that instead of remaining silent, the woman confronted the soldier on the spot. The post further stated that the incident sends a strong message that wearing a uniform does not give anyone the right to harass or intimidate civilians, especially women.
https://x.com/OfficialThoka/status/2101989813071307032
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. However, we did not find any credible media reports related to the claim.To further verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes of the video. During the search, we found the same video on the NDTV website, which was published on September 15, 2017. According to the NDTV report, a woman in New Delhi was caught on camera repeatedly slapping an Army personnel. The soldier did not appear to retaliate during the incident. Following a complaint by the Army to the Delhi Police, the woman was arrested. However, she was released within a few hours after a judge granted her bail. The report stated that in a video recorded by a witness on a mobile phone in South Delhi’s Vasant Kunj the previous Saturday, 44-year-old Smriti Kalra was seen repeatedly slapping the soldier on the face before walking angrily towards her car. The soldier appeared to be trying to reason with her while attempting to defend himself against the assault.Smriti Kalra, a resident of Gurgaon, had stopped her Tata Indica car in front of an Army truck carrying soldiers. At first glance, the incident appeared to be a case of road rage, although there was no reported collision or any obvious provocation for the attack.Smriti Kalra, who was divorced, was charged with causing hurt to deter a public servant from performing his duty. She was also accused of obstructing and assaulting a public servant on duty and wrongfully restraining him. Police seized her car.
In the next stage of our research, we found a report on the Aaj Tak website related to the incident, which also featured the viral video. The report included an exclusive interview with the Army personnel involved in the incident. He was identified as Mahavir Singh, who was serving as a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) in the Army at the time.
In an exclusive interview with Aaj Tak, Mahavir Singh said that he was deeply saddened by the incident. He questioned how anyone could behave in such a manner with Indian Army personnel, abuse them, or slap them. He said that the Army vehicle was moving slowly when a car suddenly came in front of it and started driving ahead of them. A woman was the only person in the car, and she was allegedly driving in a zigzag manner in front of the Army vehicle.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is being shared with a misleading context. The video is not from a recent incident but from a road rage incident that took place in the Vasant Kunj-Rajokari Flyover area of South Delhi in September 2017. According to available media reports, the woman had allegedly misbehaved with Army personnel and slapped one of the soldiers during the incident. Mahavir Singh, who was serving as a JCO in the Army at the time, also spoke to the media about the incident. Our research found no credible information confirming that the Army personnel had followed or harassed the woman. Therefore, the claim that the video from the 2017 incident shows a woman slapping a soldier in response to being allegedly followed or harassed by him is misleading.
Executive Summary
A disturbing video showing a man assaulting a bhelpuri vendor is being widely shared on social media. In the video, a man approaches the bhelpuri vendor, eats bhelpuri from his basket, spits on him and appears to assault him. Social media users are sharing the video claiming that it is from Patna and are demanding action against the man seen behaving indecently. CyberPeace Research Wing’s Research found that the video is scripted. It is being shared on social media with a misleading claim.
Claim:
A social media user shared the viral video with the caption: “A video has surfaced showing the alleged mistreatment of a young man selling bhelpuri at Patna Junction railway station. It is alleged that some people misbehaved with the vendor after eating bhelpuri and put bhelpuri into his mouth. Why should a poor, hardworking person be treated this way? The Bihar government and the concerned railway authorities should investigate the video and take appropriate action. Samrat Choudhary ji, please also look into this incident reported at Patna railway station.”
https://www.facebook.com/reel/29198229276436585
Fact Check
To verify the truth behind the video being shared with the claim that a bhelpuri vendor was assaulted, we conducted a reverse image search of its keyframes. During the search, we found a video uploaded on September 18 on the Facebook account of a user identified as Sonu Paswan. The person seen assaulting the vendor in the viral clip can also be seen in this video. In the video, he explains that the viral clip was scripted and was recorded solely for entertainment purposes. He appeals to people not to take the video seriously or share it further. He also says that after the video went viral, he had to delete several videos, due to which much of his effort went to waste.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2161698368111775
Additionally, upon examining Sonu Paswan’s Facebook account, we found several other videos in which the same two men seen in the viral video can be seen acting together in different situations.
Additionally, we found a video uploaded on Sonu Paswan’s Instagram account on September 18. In the video, he explains that the person selling bhelpuri/bhujia in the viral clip is Sonu Kumar, while the person seen assaulting him is a member of their team. Sonu Kumar says in the video that they work together to create videos on poverty and emotional issues. He also appeals to people to watch the viral clip as entertainment and not share it further. This makes it clear that the viral video is scripted.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dda41TdzMxO/
Conclusion
Our Research found that the video being shared with the claim that a bhelpuri vendor was assaulted and mistreated at Patna railway station is scripted.
Executive Summary
A video of Swatantra Bhardwaj is being shared on social media. Another man can also be seen with Bhardwaj in the video. Swatantra Bhardwaj came into the spotlight following an alleged assault involving the father of a protester during a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar. Social media posts claim that the video was recorded immediately after his release from jail and shows him openly threatening people. CyberPeace Research Wing’s Research found the viral claim to be false. Our Research revealed that the video being shared on social media is old. Swatantra Bhardwaj was released from jail on September 17, while our Research found that the video has been available online since June. Therefore, the claim that the video was recorded immediately after Bhardwaj’s release from jail is misleading.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video on September 17, 2026, with the caption: “The Indian judicial system has failed once again... Swatantra Bhardwaj has started again immediately after coming out, even though the court has imposed a condition that he will not make any statements to the media. But listen to what he is saying.” The post link, archive link, and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1349048917301713
Fact Check
To verify the date of Swatantra Bhardwaj’s release from jail, we searched Google using relevant keywords. During the search, we found a report published by Aaj Tak on September 18, 2026. According to the report, social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who came into the spotlight following an alleged assault during a protest at Jantar Mantar, was released from Delhi’s Tihar Jail on September 17, 2026, after being granted bail by the court and completing the necessary legal formalities. Soon after walking out of the main gate of the jail, he ran towards a taxi and left without speaking to the media personnel present there. The post link and screenshot are provided below.
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 YouTube channel, where it was published on September 7, 2026. Meanwhile, the report mentioned above clearly states that Swatantra Bhardwaj was released from Delhi’s Tihar Jail on September 17, 2026. The report link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3V0pwJbpwg
At the end of our Research, we found another version of the same video, which was uploaded by a person identified as Vaibhav Kumar on June 26, 2026. The post link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaBs7Q-T8xc/
Conclusion
Our Research found that the video being shared on social media is old. Swatantra Bhardwaj was released from jail on September 17, while our Research found that the video had already been available online since June. Therefore, the claim that the video was recorded immediately after Bhardwaj’s release from jail is misleading.
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Executive
An Indian official is seen allegedly speaking at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting, where he is purportedly defending India’s supply of weapons to Israel. The video claims that India is fulfilling its defence export commitments despite allegations concerning the supply of small arms, ammunition and military vehicles to Israel since October 2023, including shipments by government-owned companies. CyberPeace Research Wing found that Permanent Representative of India to the UN Parvathaneni Harish did not make any such statement at the UNSC. His AI-manipulated video is being circulated on social media with a misleading claim.
Claim
Indian ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, Permanent Representative of India to the UN, speaking at the UNSC meeting on the Situation in Afghanistan. Amnesty International analysed 2,596 Indian shipments to Israel since October 2023
https://x.com/OfficialThoka/status/2100656814660743174?s=20
Fact Check
To investigate the video, we first converted it into keyframes and then conducted a reverse image search of those frames using Google Lens. We found the original video posted on the official X handle of the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations. The post was accompanied by the caption: “#IndiaAtUN Statement by Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish at the quarterly UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan.” We reviewed Parvathaneni Harish’s complete statement but found no such remarks as those shown in the video being circulated on social media. In his address, Harish did not make any reference to supplying weapons to Israel.
https://x.com/IndiaUNNewYork/status/2100275501851877641?s=20
Our investigation found that Parvathaneni Harish, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, had issued a statement on the situation in Afghanistan and India-Afghanistan relations. We also found the text version of his statement on the official website of the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations. In his statement, Harish referred to the historical ties between India and Afghanistan, noting that the relationship between the two countries predates modern maps and borders. He also spoke about India’s policy towards Afghanistan and its commitment to peace, stability and prosperity. In addition, he highlighted India’s participation in the meetings of the Doha Contact Group, its strong bilateral development partnership with Afghanistan, and its efforts through regional initiatives. However, a review of Harish’s complete statement shows that it contains no remarks resembling those attributed to him in the video being shared on social media. His official statement also makes no mention of India’s alleged supply of weapons to Israel or the 2,596 shipments cited by Amnesty International. This establishes that the video being circulated on social media is presenting Harish’s actual statement in a misleading context.
https://pminewyork.gov.in/IndiaatUNSC?id=NTYzNA
Hive Moderation’s analysis found no signs of manipulation in the video’s visuals. However, the analysis indicated a 97% probability that the speech used in the video was AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that Parvathaneni Harish, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, did not make the statement attributed to him in the video being circulated on social media. His official statement at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan focused on India-Afghanistan relations, peace, stability, development cooperation and regional initiatives, and contained no reference to India supplying weapons to Israel or to the 2,596 shipments mentioned in the viral video.
Further analysis by Hive Moderation found a 97% probability that the speech used in the video was AI-generated, while the visuals showed no signs of manipulation. These findings indicate that the video has been digitally manipulated by replacing or altering the original speech and is being presented with a misleading claim.Therefore, the claim that Parvathaneni Harish defended India’s alleged supply of weapons to Israel during a UNSC meeting is false and misleading.
Executive Summary
A claim is being shared on social media alleging that two women were shot dead and their homes were set on fire in Manipur. The post alleges that the Indian Army carried out the attack on the orders of Lieutenant General V. M. Bhuvana Krishnan, Commander of the Eastern Command. CyberPeace Research found the claim to be false. According to available reports, suspected militants attacked a hill village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. During an exchange of fire with security forces, the attackers set at least two houses on fire.
Claim:
The Indian Army, on the orders of Eastern Command Commander Lieutenant General V. M. Bhuvana Krishnan, shot two women in Manipur and set their homes on fire, following which the situation in the state deteriorated severely.
https://x.com/indiantiwari01/status/2100204995425743103?s=20
https://archive.ph/SOm7I
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we found a report published on The Times of India website on September 16, 2026. According to the report, suspected militants attacked a hill village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Tuesday night and set at least two houses on fire. Security forces engaged the attackers in an exchange of fire during the incident.According to officials, a large number of militants armed with sophisticated weapons attacked Chawangkining Naga village at around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The attack took place hours after two Kuki women were shot dead at Leisangphai village in neighbouring Tamenglong district.CRPF personnel deployed in the nearby area returned fire, triggering intermittent firing that continued for nearly six hours until around 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday.An official said, “Intermittent firing was reported for nearly six hours till 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The CRPF returned fire, preventing the militants from entering the village.” He added that two wooden houses on the outskirts of the village were nevertheless set ablaze.
As part of our further investigation, we conducted a reverse image search of keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the visuals from the viral video on the YouTube channel of @ukhrultimes. According to the accompanying information, intermittent firing continued for nearly six hours in Chawangkining Naga village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on the night of September 15, 2026. During the incident, two houses on the outskirts of the village were completely burnt down, while several others were damaged.According to local reports, suspected militants targeted the village despite the deployment of CRPF personnel in the area and engaged in an exchange of fire with security forces. Meanwhile, the Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur (LNC-M), condemned the attack and alleged that suspected Kuki militants operating from the Songtung Suspension of Operations (SoO) camp were behind the firing. However, these allegations regarding the identity of the attackers should be reported as allegations and should not be presented as independently verified facts.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QuZ2FoLyA5A
At the end of our investigation, we found a report published on The Hindu website on September 16, 2026. According to the report, officials said that suspected militants had attacked Chawangkining Naga village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. During the attack, they engaged in an exchange of fire with security forces and set at least two houses on the outskirts of the village on fire. The report quoted an official as saying that a large number of militants armed with sophisticated weapons attacked the village at around 10:30 p.m. on September 15. The incident took place hours after two Kuki women were shot dead in Leisangphai village in neighbouring Tamenglong district.
Conclusion
Our investigation revealed that separate incidents of the killing of two women and the burning of their houses in Manipur are being falsely shared on social media, claiming them to be actions taken by the Indian Army. According to available reports, on September 15, 2026, two Kuki women were shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Leisangphai village, Tamenglong district. On the same night, suspected militants attacked Chawangkining Naga village, Kangpokpi district. Security forces exchanged fire, and two houses on the outskirts of the village were set on fire. No credible report has confirmed the links between these incidents and the orders of the Indian Army or Eastern Command Commander Lieutenant General V.M. Bhuvana Krishnan. Therefore, the claim that the Indian Army shot two women and set their houses on fire by linking the two incidents is false and misleading.
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Executive Summary
A post is being shared on social media claiming that retired Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan was arrested from his residence in connection with a 51.5-kg drug case. The post states that official confirmation of the case is awaited. Some Army personnel can also be seen in the video, which is being shared as evidence to support the claim. CyberPeace Research found the viral claim to be false. We found that General Anil Chauhan had retired as CDS in May 2026. According to the Ministry of Defence, his tenure ended on May 30, 2026. However, we did not find any credible report confirming General Anil Chauhan’s arrest in connection with a 51.5-kg drug case. Therefore, the claim being shared on social media is misleading and false. Furthermore, according to the available information, the video is related to the December 2021 terrorist attack on a Jammu and Kashmir Police bus in the Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar.
Claim:
On September 18, 2026, a user on the social media platform X claimed that retired CDS General Anil Chauhan was arrested from his residence in connection with a 51.5-kg drug case.
https://x.com/i/birdwatch/t/2100860615887892915?source=6
Fact Check:
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we did not find any credible media report supporting the claim. As part of our research, we conducted a reverse image search of keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on the Facebook page of The Kashmir Today, where it was posted on December 13, 2021. The 58-second video also contains the portion seen in the viral video in its final six seconds. According to the information accompanying the video, militants attacked a police bus near Aripora Zewan on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday afternoon. At least 14 police personnel were injured in the attack, three of whom were reported to be in critical condition.
According to official sources cited in the report, the gunmen’s attack injured 14 police personnel, who were subsequently admitted to a hospital. The area was cordoned off and a search operation was underway to apprehend the attackers. At the time, there were no reports of any arrests.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=422219106288318
Based on the clue found on Facebook, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we found a report published on The Times of India website on December 14, 2021, carrying the same claim.
Conclusion
Our research found that the video being shared on social media is not recent but dates back to December 2021. During the reverse image search, we found the same video on The Kashmir Today’s Facebook page, where it was posted on December 13, 2021. The viral portion of the video is also present in the original 58-second clip. According to the available information, the video is related to the December 2021 terrorist attack on a Jammu and Kashmir Police bus in the Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar. The attack resulted in the deaths of two police personnel, while 14 others were injured. Therefore, the old video is being shared with a misleading claim by linking it to a recent incident.
