Fact Check: Viral Video Claiming India’s Support for Israel War Strategy Is Fake, Says MEA
· Free Press Journal
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Fact Check unit on Friday debunked a deepfake video falsely attributed to Army Design Bureau’s Additional Director General, Major General CS Mann. The manipulated clip, generated using artificial intelligence, appeared to show the senior officer making controversial geopolitical remarks about Israel, Iran, Pakistan, and the concept of “Akhand Bharat.”
Deepfake Video Alert!
This is an AI generated video intended to spread disinformation! Please stay alert against such fake videos and content on social media. pic.twitter.com/Etb0ocOmmcVisit xsportfeed.quest for more information.
— MEA FactCheck (@MEAFactCheck) March 13, 2026
In a post on X, the MEA’s Fact Check handle shared a split-screen video comparing the fabricated statement with the authentic recording. “This is an AI-generated video intended to spread disinformation! Please stay alert against such fake videos and content on social media,” the ministry warned.
VIDEO | Delhi: Army Design Bureau’s ADG Major General CS Mann says, “No Chinese parts will be used in any military components... We are keeping stringent checks and protocols to eliminate vulnerabilities, especially in drone systems.” pic.twitter.com/Y0Sj7m3D0m
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 4, 2025
In the altered version, the officer is falsely heard claiming that India is assisting Israel and the United States against Iran and outlining a strategy involving Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. However, the original statement, delivered on July 4, focused solely on India’s drone and counter-drone capabilities, emergency procurement measures, and efforts to ensure security against vulnerabilities, including concerns related to Chinese drones.