An Indian Army deepfake circulating on social media falsely attributes claims about Chinese control of areas in Arunachal Pradesh to a senior officer, the army’s fact-checking wing has warned.
Key Takeaways
- The altered video attributes fabricated remarks to Lieutenant General Girish Kalia.
- The original footage came from a 2023 briefing in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir.
What the Indian Army deepfake claims
The manipulated clip falsely portrays Kalia, the General Officer Commanding of Spear Corps, as saying China had taken control of Asaphila, Longjou and Taksing Circle. It also falsely claims that Indian troops in the sector were denied essential supplies.
The army’s fact-checking wing said the video overlaid synthetic lip-syncing and voice cloning on archival footage to make the fabricated remarks appear to be a leaked admission.
The original 2023 briefing
The original footage was recorded on October 27, 2023, when Kalia, then a major general commanding the 28 Infantry Division, discussed counter-terror operations and infiltration attempts along the Line of Control in Kupwara.
The briefing did not refer to China, Chinese control of areas in Arunachal Pradesh or supply restrictions on Indian troops. The army urged social media users to check original sources before sharing unverified clips.
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