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Executive Summary
A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being widely shared on social media with the claim that he warned about rising sugar prices, stating that if the supply crisis worsens, sugar prices could reach ₹130 per kg. In the viral clip, PM Modi can allegedly be heard speaking about the increase in sugar prices. However, a research done by the research wing of the CyberPeace revealed that the claim made with the viral video is false. The research found that the viral video is AI-generated and has been edited to spread misleading information on social media.
Claim:
On August 22, 2026, a video was shared on the social media platform Facebook with the caption: “Can sugar prices reach ₹120-₹130? Know what the government report says and the main reasons behind it. What is your opinion?”
https://www.facebook.com/reel/4384024895144864
FactCheck
To verify the truth behind the viral claim, a keyword search was conducted on Google. No reliable news reports or official announcements were found confirming that PM Modi made any such statement regarding sugar prices. Keyframes extracted from the viral clip were subjected to a reverse image search using Google Lens. This led to the original video uploaded on the official YouTube channel of PMO India on August 15, 2026. In the nearly 1-hour and 39-minute long Independence Day address, PM Modi did not mention sugar prices anywhere during his speech.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDHjd3GUU7Y
To further verify the authenticity of the video, it was scanned using the AI detection tool HIVE Moderation. The results indicated a 94% probability that PM Modi's speech in the video is AI-generated.
The audio of the viral video was analyzed using Resemble AI. The tool's analysis confirmed that the audio was AI-generated, indicating that the original voice track had been manipulated/cloned.
Conclusion:
Our research confirms that the claim associated with the viral video is false. The video has been created using AI tools and edited to mislead the public.
Executive Summary
A video showing a massive crowd is being shared on social media with the claim that it shows an anti-reservation protest held at Jantar Mantar. However, a research done by the research wing of the CyberPeace revealed that the video is not from any anti-reservation protest at Jantar Mantar, but from the Jagannath Rath Yatra organized in Puri, Odisha.
Claim:
The video is being shared on X (formerly Twitter) with a viral caption that translates to: “Today, this massive gathering at Jantar Mantar created so much fear in the ruling government that upper-caste voices are being put under HOUSE ARREST across various states. Tomorrow will bring a tsunami, not just a surge. Until caste-based reservation, the SC/ST Act, and UGC regulations are removed, it will be difficult to stop us.”
https://x.com/bjpryvsh/status/2091554860785438887?s=20
Fact Check:
To investigate the viral video, reverse image searches were conducted using keyframes extracted from the clip. This led to an Instagram post uploaded on July 18. The caption accompanying the video clearly identified the footage as being from the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Da7tF2Etiae/
The visuals in the video were matched with the surroundings of the Jagannath Temple in Puri available on Google Maps Street View, confirming beyond doubt that the location in the video is near the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/JAY+JAGANNATH+HANDICARFTS/@
Similar visuals were found in photos uploaded by the X account of The New Indian Express Odisha on July 16, 2026. The imagery in these photographs closely matched the scenes in the viral video, and the caption stated that they were captured during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri.
https://x.com/XpressOdisha/status/2077697637688775015
Conclusion:
Based on the evidence gathered during our research, it is clear that the video being falsely circulated as an anti-reservation protest at Jantar Mantar is actually footage of the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha.
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media showing what appears to be a missile attack over a densely populated city at night. The footage, seemingly recorded from inside a passenger aircraft, shows multiple explosions and missiles lighting up the sky.The video is being circulated with the claim that a Kuwaiti pilot filmed Iranian missiles being launched towards a US military base in the Middle East from the cockpit of an aircraft.
CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the viral claim to be false. Our research confirmed that while Iran has launched attacks on US military installations in the Middle East, the viral footage is not related to those incidents. The video was found to be AI-generated and is being shared with a false and misleading narrative.
Claim
An Instagram user shared the viral video on July 11, 2026, claiming that it was recorded by a Kuwaiti pilot from an aircraft and shows Iranian missiles targeting a US military base in the Middle East.
Post Link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DanymEDIdp2/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we conducted a keyword-based search on Google. During the research, we did not find any credible news report or authentic source linking the viral video to the alleged Iranian missile attack. We did find a Navbharat Times report covering Iran's strikes on US military bases in the Middle East. However, the report did not contain the viral footage or any reference suggesting that such a video had been recorded by a Kuwaiti pilot. https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/video/news/america-iran-war-retaliation-for-us-attacks-begins-iran-strikes-at-trumps-allies-and-its-neighbour/videoshow/132370583.cms
In the next stage of the research, we analysed the viral video using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. The tool indicated that the video had a 74.8% probability of being AI-generated.
For additional verification, we also analysed the footage using another AI detection tool, DetectVideo AI. Its analysis showed a 61% probability that the video was AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral claim is false. Although Iran has carried out missile strikes on US military facilities in the Middle East, the viral video is not authentic and has no connection to those attacks. The footage was found to be AI-generated and is being circulated on social media with a misleading claim that it was recorded by a Kuwaiti pilot from an aircraft.
Executive Summary
A video is being widely circulated on social media showing thousands of drones forming an image of Cristiano Ronaldo wearing his iconic Portugal jersey over what appears to be a water body. Moments later, the drones are seen creating his famous “SIUUU” celebration pose. The video is being shared with the claim that this spectacular aerial drone show was organised as a tribute to Ronaldo.
CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the viral claim to be false. The research revealed that the video is not a real drone display but was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and is being circulated with a misleading claim.
Claim
The viral video is being shared on social media with the claim that the drone show was organised in honour of Cristiano Ronaldo.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DamaeegILpU/?igsh=NmtjOTN4cWJzenJ1
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we extracted multiple keyframes from the viral video and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. During the research, we did not find any credible video, news report, or reliable source confirming that such a drone show was organised for Cristiano Ronaldo.
In the next stage of the research, we analysed the video using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. The tool’s results indicated that the viral video had a 71% probability of being AI-generated.
For further verification, we checked the video using another AI detection tool, DetectVideo AI. The analysis showed that the video had an 80% probability of being AI-generated.
At the final stage of the research, the video was also analysed using Deepfake-O-Meter. The tool indicated an almost 100% probability that the video was AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral claim is false. The video does not show a real drone show organised in honour of Cristiano Ronaldo. The footage was found to be AI-generated and is being circulated on social media with a false narrative.
Executive Summary
A video showing a massive explosion and fire at what appears to be a gas facility is being widely circulated on social media. In the footage, huge flames and thick smoke can be seen rising from the site, while workers and security personnel are seen running around in panic.
The video is being shared with the claim that it shows an attack on the South Pars natural gas field in Iran’s Bushehr province.
CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the viral claim to be false. The research revealed that the video is not from a real incident but was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and is being circulated with a false narrative.
Claim
The viral video is being shared on social media with the claim that it shows an attack on energy facilities at the South Pars natural gas field in Iran’s Bushehr province.
Post Link:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DanX_iJIfTu/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we extracted multiple keyframes from the viral video and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. During the search, we did not find any credible news report or reliable source confirming that the video was related to any attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field.
In the next step of the research, we analysed the video using the AI detection tool Deepfake-O-Meter. The tool’s results indicated that the viral video was approximately 100% likely to be AI-generated.
For further verification, we also checked the video using another AI detection tool, DetectVideo AI. The analysis showed that the video had a 64% probability of being AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral claim is false. The video does not show any real attack on Iran’s South Pars natural gas field. The footage was found to be AI-generated and is being shared on social media with a misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A newspaper clipping is being widely shared on social media with the claim that more than 200 bullets were fired at actor Salman Khan’s vehicle, two of which allegedly hit him and left him seriously injured. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the viral claim to be false. The research revealed that Salman Khan is safe and healthy, and there is no credible information confirming any such firing incident. The probe further found that the alleged newspaper clipping circulating on social media was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Claim
An Instagram user shared the viral newspaper clipping on July 11, 2026, claiming that more than 200 bullets were fired at Salman Khan’s vehicle, two bullets hit him, and he was seriously injured.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaqNtAfSGyI/
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/81qpF
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a keyword-based search on Google. However, we did not find any credible media report confirming that Salman Khan was injured in any such firing incident.
During further research, we found a report published by Dainik Bhaskar on July 11, 2026. According to the report, actor Salman Khan sold another apartment located in Bandra, Mumbai. The report did not mention any incident involving an attack or injury.
In the next step of the research, we analysed the viral newspaper clipping using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. The tool’s analysis indicated an 80% probability that the newspaper clipping was AI-generated.
For further verification, the viral image was also checked using another AI detection tool, Sightengine. The tool’s result showed a 99% probability that the image was AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral claim is false. There is no evidence that actor Salman Khan was injured in a firing incident or that more than 200 bullets were fired at his vehicle. The alleged newspaper clipping being circulated on social media was found to be AI-generated and is being shared with a false narrative
Executive Summary
A video showing a massive human pyramid has gone viral on social media. In the clip, dozens of people are seen forming a towering human pyramid that begins to sway violently as if struck by strong winds. Surprisingly, the structure regains balance within seconds and no one falls. Many users are sharing the video as footage of a real-life incident. CyberPeace Research Wing 's research found that the viral video is fake. It does not depict a real incident; rather, it has been created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Claim
An X user, "Cockroach Janta Party," shared the viral video on July 10, 2026, with the caption: "The human pyramid started swaying due to strong winds... but surprisingly, no one fell. Would you dare stand at the very top of this human pyramid?"
https://x.com/CJP_for_India/status/2075405269899866415?s=20
https://perma.cc/T993-99RZ
Fact Check
We first carefully examined the viral video. During our visual analysis, we observed several irregularities. The people forming the pyramid appeared to be standing in unnatural positions, and when the structure began to sway, the movements of the individuals looked highly unnatural and robotic. These visual anomalies raised suspicion that the video had been generated using AI. To verify this, we analysed the video using multiple AI detection tools.
The video was first scanned using Hive Moderation, which detected an almost 100% probability that the content was AI-generated. According to Hive's analysis, the video was most likely created using the Seedance2 model, an AI-powered video generation system.
For additional verification, we analysed the video using Undetectable.ai. The tool also concluded that there was a 97% probability that the video had been generated using Artificial Intelligence.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral human pyramid video is AI-generated. It does not depict a real incident and has been created using artificial intelligence. The video is being circulated on social media without disclosing its AI-generated nature, misleading users into believing it shows an actual event.
Executive Summary
Several social media posts are claiming that Chinese troops have entered nearly 60 kilometres inside Arunachal Pradesh. Amid these claims, a video showing security personnel managing a large crowd is being widely circulated as footage from Arunachal Pradesh. Users are sharing the clip claiming it captures the situation following the alleged Chinese intrusion. CyberPeace Research Wing found the claim to be false. The viral video is not from Arunachal Pradesh. It actually shows Baltal Base Camp during the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir. The Government of India has also categorically denied reports of any recent Chinese intrusion into Indian territory.
Claim
A Facebook user, "Komal Vanshi," shared the video on July 8, 2026, claiming that Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers had entered deep inside Arunachal Pradesh and referring to alleged incidents along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The post was accompanied by the viral video, suggesting it was related to the alleged intrusion.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1585091393251089
Fact Check
We first carefully examined the viral video. During the analysis, we noticed barricades bearing the words "Jammu & Kashmir Police." This clearly indicated that the footage could not have been recorded in Arunachal Pradesh.
In the next step, we extracted multiple keyframes from the video and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. Although the video was widely shared with the Arunachal Pradesh claim, our search led us to a YouTube Shorts video uploaded on July 7, 2026, identifying the location as Baltal, one of the main base camps for the annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEfP2RckyJM
The visual details in the YouTube video matched the viral footage, confirming that it was filmed at Baltal Base Camp and had no connection with Arunachal Pradesh or any alleged Chinese military movement
Conclusion
CyberPeace Research Wing found that the viral claim is false. The video being circulated as evidence of a Chinese military incursion into Arunachal Pradesh actually shows crowd management arrangements at Baltal Base Camp during the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir. The footage has been falsely linked to an unrelated claim about Chinese troops entering Indian territory. There is no evidence that the video depicts any incident related to the India-China border.
Introduction
Two videos are being widely circulated on social media with the claim that Chinese troops have entered Arunachal Pradesh, India. The first video shows a large group of soldiers marching in formation, while the second shows armed personnel disembarking from military trucks. Social media users claim that the footage shows Chinese soldiers advancing into Indian territory. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false. The two viral videos are unrelated to India and actually show Thai Army personnel during military training exercises. Both the Government of India and the Indian Army have also dismissed the claim of any recent Chinese intrusion into Indian territory.
Claim
An Instagram user, "mtkv.ideo," shared the viral videos on July 7, 2026, with the caption,"Chinese army has entered 60 km inside India."
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaehrgExzUl/
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we extracted several keyframes from the viral videos and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens.
During the research, we found one of the videos posted on June 16, 2026, on the Facebook page "Liangpha Kha Khaeng."
https://www.facebook.com/reel/992963226961409
According to the information provided with the post, the video shows a training exercise of Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) from the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Regiment of the Royal Thai Army. The page also contains several other posts featuring Thai military drills and training activities. We further reviewed the Facebook page and found multiple training videos featuring the same flag carried by soldiers in the viral footage, confirming that the personnel shown belong to the Thai Army, not the Chinese military.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588894033585&locale=hi_IN
We also found a report published by The Times of India, quoting Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who dismissed claims of any Chinese intrusion into Arunachal Pradesh. Rijiju clarified that no intrusion had taken place, adding that occasional movement across undemarcated areas occurs because the boundary has not been fully delineated. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/no-intrusion-transgression-in-absence-of-demarcation-kiran-rijiju/articleshow/132101410.cms
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral claim is false. The videos being shared as evidence of Chinese troops entering Arunachal Pradesh actually show Royal Thai Army personnel participating in military training exercises in Thailand. There is no evidence that the footage is related to India or that it depicts any recent Chinese military intrusion into Indian territory. Government officials have also rejected the viral claim.
Executive Summary
An image is being widely shared on social media with the claim that Iranian missile forces targeted an LPG tanker heading towards India, causing a massive fire onboard. CyberPeace Research Wing ’s research found the claim to be misleading. The research revealed that the viral image is not related to any recent Iran-India development or any missile attack. The image actually shows a fire incident involving the Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker MV Falcon near the coast of Aden, Yemen, in October 2025, and is being circulated with a false context.
Claim
A Facebook user shared the viral image on July 8, 2026, claiming: “Iranian missile force has struck an LPG tanker going to India.” The post link, archive link, and screenshot are provided below.
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a keyword-based search on Google. However, we did not find any credible media report confirming that an India-bound LPG tanker was targeted by Iranian missile forces. During the research, we extracted keyframes from the viral image and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. The search led us to a report published by NDTV on October 20, 2025, which contained the same visuals as the viral image. The report link and screenshot are provided below.
According to the NDTV report, a fire broke out onboard the Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker MV Falcon following an explosion near the coast of Aden, Yemen. The incident involved 23 Indian crew members, who were rescued safely. The incident occurred on October 18, 2025, at around 07:00 UTC, when the vessel was sailing approximately 113 nautical miles southeast of Aden while heading towards Djibouti. Following the explosion, the vessel went adrift and around 15% of the ship was engulfed in flames. Further verification through keyword searches led us to an India Today report published on October 20, 2025, which also confirmed that the MV Falcon caught fire after an explosion off the coast of Aden, Yemen. The report stated that all 23 Indian crew members onboard were rescued. The report also mentioned that authorities had initiated an research into the incident and ruled out speculation that the explosion was caused by a Houthi attack. The report link and screenshot are provided below.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral claim is misleading. The image being shared as proof of an Iranian missile strike on an India-bound LPG tanker is actually from an unrelated incident that occurred in October 2025. The image shows the fire that broke out onboard the Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker MV Falcon near Aden, Yemen, following an explosion. The old image is being circulated with a false narrative linking it to Iran and India.
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media claiming to show a helicopter's thermal camera capturing hundreds of crocodiles hidden along the Amazon River at night. The footage appears to show a thermal imaging view of a river and its banks, where hundreds of crocodiles can allegedly be seen. Users claim the video was recorded using night-vision/thermal imaging technology over the Amazon River. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false. The research revealed that the viral video is not authentic but has been generated using artificial intelligence (AI) and is being circulated with a fabricated claim.
Claim
Social media users are sharing the video claiming that it shows a thermal camera recording of hundreds of crocodiles in and around the Amazon River at night. The post link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DalJ41bIezV/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DalJ41bIezV/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we extracted several keyframes from the viral video and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. However, we found no credible news reports, authentic videos, or reliable sources confirming that the footage was recorded over the Amazon River.
We then conducted a detailed visual analysis of the video. The footage exclusively shows crocodile-like figures spread across the river and its banks, while no other aquatic animals or natural environmental activity—normally expected in a river ecosystem of that scale—are visible. These inconsistencies raised further doubts about the video's authenticity.
As part of our verification, we analysed the video using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. The analysis indicated a 95.7% probability that the video was AI-generated.
As part of our verification, we analysed the video using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. The analysis indicated a 95.7% probability that the video was AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video does not show a genuine thermal-camera recording of the Amazon River. The footage was created using artificial intelligence and is being circulated online with a false and misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media showing what appears to be a military facility coming under heavy aerial bombardment. Soldiers can be seen running for cover as explosions occur, followed by thick plumes of smoke rising from the site. Users sharing the clip claim that tensions in the Middle East have escalated once again and that the United States has launched fresh strikes on Iranian-linked military positions. CyberPeace Research Wing's research found the viral claim to be false. Our research revealed that the circulating video is AI-generated and has no connection with the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.
Claim
An Instagram user shared the video claiming that fresh US strikes on Iranian-linked targets had significantly escalated the situation in the Middle East.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZeaatFNv2E/?igsh=aWRvaTZvNTV2aDR3
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZeaatFNv2E/?igsh=aWRvaTZvNTV2aDR3
Fact Check
We extracted several keyframes from the viral video and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. The search did not lead to any credible news reports or verified sources related to the footage. We then closely examined the video and observed several visual inconsistencies. In the opening frames, the soldiers, military vehicles, and surrounding objects display unnatural shapes and distortions—artifacts commonly associated with AI-generated content. In the next stage of our research, we analysed the clip using the AI detection tool Sightengine. The analysis indicated that the video is approximately 66 per cent AI-generated, further supporting our findings that the footage is not authentic.
Another analysis of the recording using the DetectVideo AI tool found a 72 per cent probability that it was generated using artificial intelligence (AI).
Finally, we searched for recent developments related to the US-Iran tensions using relevant keywords on Google. During the search, we found an NDTV report published on July 9, 2026. The report explains that despite ongoing diplomatic engagement, tensions between the United States and Iran continue to persist due to decades-old political, strategic, and geopolitical disputes. It discusses why incidents of military escalation continue to occur despite repeated attempts at dialogue and de-escalation.
https://ndtv.in/world-news/us-iran-conflict-explained-why-peace-remains-so-elusive-11747960
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is not genuine. It is an AI-generated video being circulated with a false claim linking it to recent US military strikes on Iran. There is no credible evidence to suggest that the video depicts any real incident connected to the current US-Iran conflict.
Executive Summary
Amid nationwide outrage over the gang-rape of a 13-year-old minor in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, a video is circulating on social media. The clip shows police officers tying the hands of several accused individuals and parading them publicly on the streets. Users sharing the video claim that these are the culprits from the Sriganganagar case being beaten by the police.
A fact-check by the CyberPeace Research Wing found this claim to be misleading. The viral video has no connection to the Rajasthan incident; it actually depicts a separate event from Patan, Gujarat, dating back to March 2026.
The Claim
On July 7, 2026, a user on X (formerly Twitter) shared the video with the caption: "32 jihadis assaulted, brutalized, and raped a 13-year-old girl for five days. These criminals must get the harshest punishment to set an example."
https://x.com/RakeshKishore_l/status/2074400280352084129
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, keyframes from the video were extracted and analysed using Google Lens for reverse image search. During the research, we found a report published by NDTV on March 19, 2026, which carried visuals matching the viral video. The report link and screenshot are provided below:
According to the NDTV report, a video showing police personnel publicly assaulting 18 alleged accused persons in Gujarat’s Patan district had surfaced. The incident was reported to have taken place during a crime scene reconstruction exercise.
The report stated that the accused, allegedly linked to an extortion gang, were taken to Chanasma for the reconstruction process. During the exercise, police personnel were seen assaulting them. Witnesses claimed that the accused were paraded through areas where they had allegedly created fear among locals.
The accused were reportedly linked to the alleged Jhiliya gang. The incident occurred days after a violent clash in which members of the same group allegedly attacked a police team, forcing officers to retreat from the spot.
During further research, we found a report published by ABP Asmita on March 19, 2026. According to the report, the incident was linked to an old dispute over temple donations.
The report stated that the accused were produced before a court, which sent them to five days of police custody until March 23, 2026. The report link and screenshot are provided below:
Conclusion
The research found that the viral video is not related to the alleged gang rape case in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. The video is being shared with a false context. The footage actually belongs to a separate incident from Gujarat’s Patan district reported in March 2026.
Executive Summary
A video featuring the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Dhiraj Seth, is going viral on social media. The video claims that he made controversial remarks regarding Operation Sindoor and alleged that the previous military leadership hid the bodies of Indian soldiers martyred during the operation. It further claims that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were also kept unaware of the matter. CyberPeace Research Wing research found the claim to be misleading. The research revealed that the viral video was digitally manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI), and the voice heard in the video is not authentic.
Claim
A viral video shared on social media platform X claims that newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth said that the bodies of Indian soldiers martyred during Operation Sindoor were hidden and that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were not informed about it. https://archive.ph/oaOgB , https://x.com/InsiderWB/status/2072434480543899826
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we searched the internet using relevant keywords including “General Dhiraj Seth statement on Operation Sindoor”, “Operation Sindoor martyrs”, and “dead bodies hidden.” However, we did not find any credible media report stating that Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth made the remarks attributed to him in the viral video. We also checked the official social media handles of the Indian Army, but found no official statement or information supporting the viral claim. During the research, several keyframes from the viral video were extracted and analysed through reverse image search. The search led us to an ANI report published on July 1, 2026, whose watermark is also visible in the viral video. The original footage shows General Dhiraj Seth addressing the public after assuming charge as the Chief of Army Staff. We carefully reviewed General Dhiraj Seth’s entire address but found no mention of hiding the bodies of martyred soldiers or any statement related to the viral claim. The same address was also shared on the official platform of the Indian Army. The video review confirmed that it does not contain any such remarks.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1592505052458589
During the analysis, it was also observed that the name tag on General Dhiraj Seth’s uniform appears distorted in several frames. Such inconsistencies are commonly seen in AI-generated or digitally manipulated videos. To verify the authenticity of the video, we analysed it using multiple AI detection tools. The results from all the tools were consistent. Hive Moderation’s analysis indicated a high probability that the viral media contains AI-generated or deepfake content.
Undetectable AI’s analysis also concluded that the voice heard in the viral video was likely generated using artificial intelligence (AI).
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is not authentic. There is no evidence that Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth ever accused the previous military leadership of concealing the bodies of soldiers martyred during Operation Sindoor. The video has been digitally manipulated, and the claim being circulated on social media is misleading.
