Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Fake videos of soldiers supporting student protests emerge
There are videos online that seem to show soldiers supporting student protests.
But the government says these videos are fake, made by AI, or edited.
They think some people in Pakistan are making these videos to cause trouble.
The military has rules that stop soldiers from posting videos in their uniforms.
The government is checking if the videos are real or not.
Some videos even talk about soldiers helping students after they leave the military.
The military's rules say soldiers can only look at social media but not post anything.
Videos of uniformed personnel supporting student protests are circulating online.
Government sources claim these videos are fake, AI-generated, or doctored.
The main video shows three personnel in Army fatigues with covered faces.
Other videos include AI-generated content and doctored videos featuring Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh.
The government is investigating the authenticity of 3-4 other videos and cracking down on social media handles operated from Pakistan.
- Who
- Uniformed personnel (suspected to be AI-generated or doctored), students protesting, government and security sources.
- What
- Emergence of fake videos showing soldiers supporting student protests.
- When
- During the ongoing CJP protests.
- Where
- India, with suspected origins from Pakistan.
- Why
- To spread disinformation and support student protests against the government and Delhi Police.
Government and Security Sources
Social Media Users and Protest Supporters
Authenticity of Videos
Government and Security Sources
The videos are fake, AI-generated, or doctored, and are being investigated by the government.
Social Media Users and Protest Supporters
The videos are seen as genuine support for the student protests against the government and Delhi Police.
Origin of Videos
Government and Security Sources
The videos are suspected to be created from Pakistan and are part of a coordinated disinformation campaign.
Social Media Users and Protest Supporters
The videos are perceived as authentic expressions of support from within the military.
- Main Video
- Shows three personnel with covered faces in Army fatigues, purportedly supporting student protests.
- Other Videos
- Includes AI-generated content and doctored videos, some featuring Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh.
- Government Action
- Cracking down on social media handles operated from Pakistan impersonating Indian accounts.
- Military Rules
- Prohibits personnel from posting in uniform or from their units; revised policy allows passive participation only.
- Investigation
- Authenticity of 3-4 other videos is being ascertained by security sources.