of Press Information Bureau (PIB’s fact-checking wing has debunked a fake AI-generated video of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi circulated by Pakistani propaganda activists and urged the public to rely only on verified and official sources.
The government on Thursday warned the public about a new AI-generated fake video being spread by a Pakistani propaganda account targeting Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.
A doctored clip shared widely on X shows false footage of the army chief commenting on the alleged custodial death of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. PIB’s fact-finding wing said the video was completely fabricated and clarified that General Dwivedi made no such statement.
“This fake video was created using AI technology. The Chief of Army Staff has not made any such statement,” PIB Fact Check said, urging people not to be fooled by manipulated content.
The force also posted an authentic, unedited clip of his remarks through PTI’s X handle.
Officials said the videos were aimed at spreading misinformation and undermining confidence in the Indian military. Citizens are advised to avoid sharing unverified content and rely only on official and trusted sources.
This comes amid broader similar efforts. Earlier, a Pakistani account circulated another fake video claiming that General Dwivedi had proposed handing over Arunachal Pradesh to China to stop Beijing from supporting Pakistan.
The doctored video even claimed that he admitted that Chinese technology destroyed Rafale fighter jets during past tensions between India and Pakistan. The PIB dismissed the video as AI-generated false information and reiterated that the army chief had made no such statement.
The government also reported another fake video targeting President Drupadi Murmu. Pakistani propaganda agents on X circulated digitally altered clips falsely claiming that she warned of extremism, curtailment of freedoms and threats to minorities in India.
PIB confirmed that the president never made such comments and posted the real clip along with the doctored version, as well as a YouTube link to the full Constitution Day speech delivered in the historic Central Hall of the Old Parliament House.
Officials said such coordinated disinformation efforts aim to sow confusion and undermine trust in state institutions. They urged the public to remain cautious and check before sharing sensitive content.
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