Archive · 2 Oct 2025
FIR Filed on Deepfake Video of Ladakh DGP
A fake video of Ladakh's police chief, S D Singh Jamwal, has been circulating online.
The video falsely claims he stated climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on orders.
The police are investigating and have filed a case.
They are using cybercrime laws.
Authorities are asking the public to be careful and to verify content before sharing.
Wangchuk was arrested on September 26 after protests.
An FIR was filed over a deepfake video circulating online.
The video attributes false statements to Ladakh DGP S D Singh Jamwal.
The police believe the video has the potential to disturb peace.
Charges include sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act.
Police are investigating and urging the public to verify content.
- Who
- Ladakh Police, Cyber Unit, S D Singh Jamwal
- What
- FIR filed regarding a deepfake video
- When
- September 26, 2025
- Where
- Ladakh
- Why
- To identify and arrest those behind video
Cybercriminals
Ladakh Police
Video Content
Cybercriminals
Spread misinformation through manipulated videos.
Ladakh Police
Investigate and prosecute creators and disseminators of deepfake videos.
- Incident
- Deepfake video circulation
- Subject
- Ladakh DGP S D Singh Jamwal
- Allegation
- False statements in video
- Police Action
- FIR registered, investigation ongoing
- Charges
- Sections 353(2), 356 BNS, 66C, 66D IT Act
- Victim
- Sonam Wangchuk
Sources
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