AI-generated deepfake video falsely attributed to former Indian Army Chief on social media
Pakistan-based propaganda accounts circulated an AI-generated deepfake video falsely depicting former Indian Army Chief General Ved Prakash Malik praising Pakistan and admitting to destruction of Indian defence assets during Operation Sindoor. India's Press Information Bureau debunked the video as fake and digitally manipulated, confirming the general never made such remarks.
What happened
A doctored, AI-generated video circulated on social media falsely depicting former Indian Army Chief General Ved Prakash Malik praising Pakistan's military capabilities and admitting to the destruction of India's Rafale fighter jets and S-400 air defence systems during Operation Sindoor.
The fake video originated from Pakistan-based propaganda accounts and was shared across social media platforms.
Reported impact
The video aimed to mislead citizens and undermine confidence in India's defence preparedness and military capabilities, according to the Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit.
The fabricated content falsely claimed Pakistan possessed superior weapons and equipment and suggested India needed to upgrade its defence systems.
Index analysis
The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit debunked the video on December 14, 2025, confirming it was fake and digitally manipulated using AI tools.
General Ved Prakash Malik (Retd) had NOT made any such remarks, as confirmed by the government fact-checking agency.
Governance controls
The government's fact-checking agency cautioned the public against spreading fabricated content and urged verification of facts to combat misinformation.
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This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.