A series of videos, widely shared on social media, purportedly show Indian soldiers crying, describing Pakistani troops as “very dangerous” and asking for permission to return home.
However, News Checker found that the video was generated by AI.
Such posts can be seen here and here.
Also read: Did Air Chief Marshal AP Singh praise Pakistan’s defense capabilities? No, the viral ‘message’ is fake
evidence
We began our investigation by conducting a keyword search using keywords such as “Indian soldiers,” “Pakistani military,” and “dangerous.” However, no reliable media reports or official statements mention such incidents. Questions arose about the authenticity of this viral video as there were no reliable sources.
A reverse image search of the circulating clip also found no credible news reports, official accounts, or verified Indian military platforms sharing similar footage, further raising doubts about its authenticity.
video analysis
video 1
- Analysis of the first viral clip using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation showed that the video had a 97.9% probability of containing AI-generated or deepfake content.
- The audio was evaluated using Deepfake-O-Meter, and 4 out of 5 detectors identified it as likely to be AI-generated audio.
- Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector also classified the audio as a possible deepfake.
video 2
Because this video consists of two separate clips, each clip was reviewed separately using an AI detection tool.
clip 1
- Hive Moderation showed that the probability of AI-generated or deepfake content is 78.7%.
- Four of Deepfake-O-Meter’s five detectors detected a high probability of AI-generated audio.
- Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector has classified the audio as a possible deepfake.
clip 2
- Hive Moderation indicated that there was a 99.6% chance that the video contained AI-generated or deepfake content.
- We conclude that the majority of Deepfake-O-Meter’s detection models are likely to be AI-generated audio.
- Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector has classified the audio as a possible deepfake.
Since the India-Pakistan clashes in May 2025, News Checker has debunked multiple misinformation attempts targeting the Indian military, including several instances of deepfakes and AI-generated videos shared online to mislead viewers and cause panic.
Also read: Did CDS General Anil Chouhan say India has ‘surrendered’ Arunachal and Ladakh to China? No, viral videos are doctored
verdict
A viral video purporting to show an Indian soldier crying, calling the Pakistani army “dangerous” and begging him to return home is not real. Our investigation, supported by multiple AI verification tools and the lack of reliable reporting, confirms that the clip was generated and manipulated by AI and is not a recording of an actual incident.
FAQ
Q1. Does the viral video really show Indian soldiers crying in fear of fighting Pakistan?
no. The video turned out to be an AI-generated deepfake, created using artificial intelligence-based audio and video manipulation tools.
Q2. Has any reliable news media or official military announcement confirmed this incident?
There are no reliable reports or official military statements to support such incidents.
Q3. How was it confirmed that the video was fake?
AI detection tools such as Hive Moderation, Deepfake-O-Meter, and Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector have a high probability of detecting AI-generated images and audio.
source of information
Hive Moderation Website
Deepfake-O-Meter website
Hiya Deepfake Audio Detector
