Thestatesman Indian Army Debunks Deepfake Video Claiming Chinese Control in Arunachal Pradesh
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- •Indian Army debunked a deepfake video falsely claiming Chinese control over Arunachal Pradesh.
- •The manipulated video attributed fabricated statements to Lt Gen Girish Kalia using AI technology.
- •The Army emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing on social media.
On October 26, 2026, the Indian Army's fact-checking unit debunked a manipulated deepfake video that falsely claimed Lieutenant General Girish Kalia admitted to Chinese control over Asaphila, Longjou, and Taksing Circle in Arunachal Pradesh. The video, which circulated on social media, used AI-generated lip-syncing and voice cloning to fabricate statements attributed to Lt Gen Kalia. The Army clarified that the original footage was from a 2023 press briefing regarding infiltration attempts along the Line of Control, where no such claims were made. The misleading video aimed to create public panic and spread military disinformation. The Army urged the public to verify information before sharing and to be cautious of manipulated content. This incident highlights the growing concern over the use of deepfake technology in disinformation campaigns.
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