#FactCheck - Viral Video Showing Man Frying Bhature on His Stomach Is AI-Generated
A video circulating on social media shows a man allegedly rolling out bhature on his stomach and then frying them in a pan. The clip is being shared with a communal narrative, with users making derogatory remarks while falsely linking the act to a particular community.
CyberPeace Foundation’s research found the viral claim to be false. Our probe confirms that the video is not real but has been created using artificial intelligence (AI) tools and is being shared online with a misleading and communal angle.
Claim
On January 5, 2025, several users shared the viral video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). One such post carried a communal caption suggesting that the person shown in the video does not belong to a particular community and making offensive remarks about hygiene and food practices..
- The post link and archived version can be viewed here: https://x.com/RightsForMuslim/status/2008035811804291381
- Archive Link: https://archive.ph/lKnX5
Fact Check:
Upon closely examining the viral video, several visual inconsistencies and unnatural movements were observed, raising suspicion about its authenticity. These anomalies are commonly associated with AI-generated or digitally manipulated content.
To verify this, the video was analysed using the AI detection tool HIVE Moderation. According to the tool’s results, the video was found to be 97 percent AI-generated, strongly indicating that it was not recorded in real life but synthetically created.
Conclusion
CyberPeace Foundation’s research clearly establishes that the viral video is AI-generated and does not depict a real incident. The clip is being deliberately shared with a false and communal narrative to mislead users and spread misinformation on social media. Users are advised to exercise caution and verify content before sharing such sensational and divisive material online.
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Executive Summary
Social media users are claiming that Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth dances with soldiers’ wives and attended a dance competition organised by the Border Security Force Wives Welfare Association (BWWA). CyberPeace Research found no credible sources to substantiate the viral claim. Our research revealed that the viral image is related to his visit to Nepal. According to reports, he travelled to Nepal on his first foreign visit after taking charge of the Indian Army, where he was welcomed by senior Nepal Army officials. During the visit, he was also scheduled to receive the honorary rank of General of the Nepal Army. However, his photograph is being linked to a dance video from an event organised by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), accompanied by objectionable claims about him. Our research found no credible evidence confirming that General Dhiraj Seth attended the event or was associated with the activities shown in the video. Therefore, linking his photograph from the Nepal visit to the dance video is misleading.
Claim:
It is being claimed on social media that Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth attended a dance competition organised by the BSF Wives Welfare Association (BWWA), where he was impressed by a woman’s dance performance and asked other participants to follow her lead.
https://x.com/ThokaReturns/status/2110854323760693485
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search using keyframes from the video. During this process, we found the video on Instagram. The text “BSF Wives Welfare Association” was visible on the backdrop behind the stage. However, there was no mention of Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth anywhere in the video.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/Ddl7oTEgnf7/
After reviewing these videos, our research found no evidence to substantiate the claim that General Dhiraj Seth attended an event organised by the BSF Wives Welfare Association or danced at the event. His photograph is being linked to the dance video, but no credible evidence supporting this claim was found.
During our research, we found the original video of Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth shared by ANI. According to the report, General Dhiraj Seth arrived in Nepal on a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening defence ties between the two countries.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DcGxzLPExR5/
In the final stage of our research, we found a report on an Instagram account named ‘nepalinlast24hours’. According to the report, Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth arrived in Kathmandu on his first foreign visit after taking command of the Indian Army on June 30, 2026. He was welcomed by senior Nepal Army officials at Tribhuvan International Airport.
The report stated that during his four-day visit, General Seth was scheduled to meet Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Nepal Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel. Additionally, he was scheduled to be conferred with the honorary rank of General of the Nepal Army at a special ceremony at Sheetal Niwas on Monday.This tradition between India and Nepal dates back to 1950. Under the arrangement, the army chiefs of both countries are conferred with honorary military ranks in each other’s armies.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DcGbgm0jUBH/?dlrf=MXFndzM5dGp4ZTh5OA%3D%3D
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral photograph of Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth is related to his visit to Nepal. According to reports, he travelled to Nepal on his first foreign visit after taking command of the Indian Army, where he was welcomed by senior Nepal Army officials. During the visit, he was also scheduled to be conferred with the honorary rank of General of the Nepal Army.However, his photograph is being linked on social media to a dance video from an event organised by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), accompanied by objectionable claims about him. Our research found no credible evidence confirming General Dhiraj Seth’s presence at the event or his association with the activities shown in the video. Therefore, linking his photograph from his Nepal visit to the dance video is misleading.
Executive Summary
A picture is rapidly going viral on social media, showing Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma having breakfast together. Users are sharing this photo, presenting it as a "candid" (real) moment. Research by the CyberPeace Research Wing revealed that the photo of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma having breakfast is completely fake. This image does not depict a real moment, but has been created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Claim
A picture is rapidly going viral on social media, showing Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma having breakfast together. Users are sharing this photo, presenting it as a "candid" (real) moment.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1132434027856845/posts/1677540760012833/
Fact Check
In our research, this image was found to be 'AI-generated'. When a reverse image search and keyword scan were conducted to verify this viral photo, no credible media reports, official photographs, or any such posts on the celebrity couple's official social media handles were found.
WASIT also confirmed that the image is 'AI-generated'.
Conclusion
Our research revealed that the photo of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma having breakfast is completely fake. This image does not depict a real moment, but has been created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Executive Summary
A video circulating on social media allegedly shows Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticizing Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and asking people not to watch his films. Users sharing the clip claim that these statements are recent. CyberPeace’s research has found the claim to be misleading. research revealed that the video is from 2015, long before Yogi Adityanath became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. At that time, he was serving as a Member of Parliament from Gorakhpur.
Claim
On January 13, 2026, a Facebook user shared the video with the caption: "A clear message from the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Param Pujya Mahant Yogi Adityanath, urging people not to watch Shah Rukh Khan’s movie. Share this message widely, send it to all groups you are part of, and inform the youth in your family."
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, keyframes from the viral video were extracted and reverse-searched using Google Lens. The same video was found in a Facebook post dated March 28, 2022, where it was shared with the caption: "Baba Ji’s message to not watch Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathaan’ movie."
Further research traced the video to Aaj Tak’s website, which reported on November 4, 2015, that then-BJP MP Yogi Adityanath criticized Shah Rukh Khan, comparing his language to that of terrorist Hafiz Saeed, stating that there was no difference in their statements.
A Live Hindustan report from the same date confirmed that Yogi Adityanath had strongly reacted to Shah Rukh Khan’s comments on rising intolerance in India and Hafiz Saeed’s invitation for him to stay in Pakistan. The reports make it clear that Yogi Adityanath criticized Shah Rukh Khan in 2015 by highlighting the similarity between his statements and those of Hafiz Saeed. At the same time, Shah Rukh Khan had highlighted growing intolerance in the country, citing incidents where filmmakers, scientists, and authors were returning awards, describing it as a sign of “deep intolerance” in India.
Conclusion:
Our research found that the statement attributed to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath circulating on social media is not recent. The video dates back to 2015, a time when Yogi Adityanath was not yet the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
