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Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media showing a female cricket player seemingly making an impressive catch in the air after rotating 360 degrees. The video is being shared with claims that the player pulled off the extraordinary catch in an incredible feat on the cricket field. Research by CyberPeace found the viral claim to be false. Our research revealed that the viral video was edited with the help of AI. The video uses actual broadcast footage from the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and New Zealand, but the 360-degree catch shown in the video was not part of the actual match.
Claim:
A video of a female cricketer making an incredible 360-degree catch is being shared on social media as a real incident from a cricket match.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DdEca3LNT00/
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. However, we did not find any credible media reports confirming the claim.
As part of the next step in our research, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on a YouTube channel, where it was identified as AI-generated.
As the next step, we scanned the viral video using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. According to the tool’s results, there is a 70 percent probability that the video is AI-generated.
As part of the next step in our research, we scanned the viral video using an AI detection tool. According to the results, the viral video is AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video was edited with the help of AI. The video uses actual broadcast footage from the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and New Zealand. However, the 360-degree catch shown in the video was not part of the actual match.
Executive Summary:
A video is being shared on social media showing two women wearing burqas arguing with a man riding a motorcycle on a road and later slapping him. Social media users are sharing the video as being from India, claiming that Muslim women are being targeted in public places. The video is being widely circulated across various social media platforms with this claim. However, research by the CyberPeace Research Wing found that the viral video does not show an incident of Muslim women being targeted in India. The video is actually from the shooting of a short film in Pakistan.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video claiming, “Muslim girls are now being targeted while walking on the streets in our country. Seeing a Muslim girl, a love-struck man threw his mobile number in front of her while walking past. The viral video clearly shows what the boy did, and the girl's reaction is worth watching. Such acts are harming social harmony in our country.”
The archived link and screenshot of the post are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1087774553785531
FactCheck
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on a Pakistani Instagram account, @livinglegendsbiography, where it was posted on May 25, 2026. The caption of the post clearly stated that the video was part of a drama shoot featuring Heera Faisal and Rabia Faisal. The video itself also contains indications that it was staged. After the man is slapped, both women wearing burqas and the motorcycle rider can be seen laughing. This further confirms that the video is not from a real incident but was part of a scripted drama shoot. The link to the post and a screenshot are provided below.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYwXNp4I-eE/
Continuing our research, we also found the trailer of the short film ‘Ghairat’ posted on Rabia Faisal’s Instagram account on July 5, 2026. The trailer features several scenes that closely resemble those seen in the viral video. According to the information provided in the post, the short film was released on July 20, 2026. This further confirms that the viral video is not from a real incident, but was part of the shooting of the short film. The link to the post and a screenshot are provided below.
Conclusion:
The evidence gathered during our research makes it clear that the video circulating on social media does not show a real incident of Muslim women being targeted in public places in India. During the research, we found the same video on a Pakistani Instagram account, where it was identified as part of a drama shoot featuring Heera Faisal and Rabia Faisal. We also found the trailer of the short film ‘Ghairat’ on Rabia Faisal’s account, which contains scenes resembling those seen in the viral video. Based on the available evidence, it is clear that the viral video was recorded during the shooting of a short film in Pakistan. Therefore, the claim that the video shows an incident of Muslim women being targeted in India is false.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media showing a female cricket player seemingly making an impressive catch in the air after rotating 360 degrees. The video is being shared with claims that the player pulled off the extraordinary catch in an incredible feat on the cricket field. Research by CyberPeace found the viral claim to be false. Our research revealed that the viral video was edited with the help of AI. The video uses actual broadcast footage from the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and New Zealand, but the 360-degree catch shown in the video was not part of the actual match.
Claim:
A video of a female cricketer making an incredible 360-degree catch is being shared on social media as a real incident from a cricket match.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DdEca3LNT00/
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. However, we did not find any credible media reports confirming the claim.
As part of the next step in our research, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on a YouTube channel, where it was identified as AI-generated.
As the next step, we scanned the viral video using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. According to the tool’s results, there is a 70 percent probability that the video is AI-generated.
As part of the next step in our research, we scanned the viral video using an AI detection tool. According to the results, the viral video is AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video was edited with the help of AI. The video uses actual broadcast footage from the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and New Zealand. However, the 360-degree catch shown in the video was not part of the actual match.
Executive Summary:
A video is being shared on social media showing two women wearing burqas arguing with a man riding a motorcycle on a road and later slapping him. Social media users are sharing the video as being from India, claiming that Muslim women are being targeted in public places. The video is being widely circulated across various social media platforms with this claim. However, research by the CyberPeace Research Wing found that the viral video does not show an incident of Muslim women being targeted in India. The video is actually from the shooting of a short film in Pakistan.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video claiming, “Muslim girls are now being targeted while walking on the streets in our country. Seeing a Muslim girl, a love-struck man threw his mobile number in front of her while walking past. The viral video clearly shows what the boy did, and the girl's reaction is worth watching. Such acts are harming social harmony in our country.”
The archived link and screenshot of the post are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1087774553785531
FactCheck
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on a Pakistani Instagram account, @livinglegendsbiography, where it was posted on May 25, 2026. The caption of the post clearly stated that the video was part of a drama shoot featuring Heera Faisal and Rabia Faisal. The video itself also contains indications that it was staged. After the man is slapped, both women wearing burqas and the motorcycle rider can be seen laughing. This further confirms that the video is not from a real incident but was part of a scripted drama shoot. The link to the post and a screenshot are provided below.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYwXNp4I-eE/
Continuing our research, we also found the trailer of the short film ‘Ghairat’ posted on Rabia Faisal’s Instagram account on July 5, 2026. The trailer features several scenes that closely resemble those seen in the viral video. According to the information provided in the post, the short film was released on July 20, 2026. This further confirms that the viral video is not from a real incident, but was part of the shooting of the short film. The link to the post and a screenshot are provided below.
Conclusion:
The evidence gathered during our research makes it clear that the video circulating on social media does not show a real incident of Muslim women being targeted in public places in India. During the research, we found the same video on a Pakistani Instagram account, where it was identified as part of a drama shoot featuring Heera Faisal and Rabia Faisal. We also found the trailer of the short film ‘Ghairat’ on Rabia Faisal’s account, which contains scenes resembling those seen in the viral video. Based on the available evidence, it is clear that the viral video was recorded during the shooting of a short film in Pakistan. Therefore, the claim that the video shows an incident of Muslim women being targeted in India is false.
Executive Summary
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever is on an official visit to India. During the visit, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meanwhile, a video of his speech is going viral on social media. In his speech, Bart De Wever can be heard saying to PM Modi, “Chocolate is excellent for diplomacy, but not for diplomatic travel.” The video is being shared with the claim that Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomacy by referring to “chocolate diplomacy.” A research done by the CyberPeace Research Wing found that Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever had brought an unusual and thoughtful gift for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was a miniature replica of Delhi’s iconic India Gate, made entirely from Belgian chocolate. However, the chocolate replica melted during the journey to India. Referring to the incident, Bart De Wever made the remark in a humorous manner, saying that the chocolate gift could not withstand the journey. The video is now being shared by users with a misleading claim.
Claim:
X user Jyoti Verma wrote, “Belgium is a small country, smaller than the city of Mumbai, yet its Prime Minister is taking a jibe at Modi by saying that ‘chocolate is a very good thing for diplomacy.’ Modi has brought the level of Indian diplomacy down so much that even the leader of a small country does not hesitate to mock and belittle him. How much more humiliation does Modi want India to face because of his weak leadership? In my view, he has turned Indian citizens into ‘third-class’ citizens in the eyes of the world. There are also reports that discrimination and bias against Indian citizens are increasing in other countries.”
https://x.com/Jotti__Vr/status/2096154750425424086?s=20
Fact Check
During the research of the claim, a search using relevant keywords led us to the full video of the Belgian Prime Minister posted on ANI’s official X handle. In the video, Bart De Wever can be seen mentioning the chocolate replica of India Gate during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
https://x.com/ANI/status/2095426762243281060?s=20
As part of the research, we found a report published on the Times of India website on September 4, 2026. According to the report, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever arrived in India carrying a unique and special gift for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was a miniature replica of Delhi’s iconic India Gate, made entirely of Belgian chocolate. However, there was one problem—the chocolate replica melted during the journey to India. During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi on September 3, De Wever shared the anecdote in a light-hearted manner. He said he had planned to gift Modi a replica of India Gate made from “the finest Belgian chocolate.” However, unlike the real India Gate, which has stood for nearly a century, the chocolate replica did not survive the journey intact. De Wever jokingly remarked, “Chocolate is great for diplomacy, but not for diplomatic travel.”
Conclusion:
Our research found that the viral claim is misleading. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever did indeed bring a miniature replica of India Gate made entirely of Belgian chocolate as a gift for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, the claim that the replica “melted during the journey” needs context. De Wever mentioned the incident humorously during his joint press conference with PM Modi, explaining that the chocolate replica did not survive the journey intact. Therefore, the viral post is based on a genuine incident but may present the context in a misleading manner.
Executive Summary
A video has recently gone viral on social media, with claims that it shows Iranian air defence systems intercepting attacks by US fighter jets. The video is being widely shared across various social media platforms, linking it to the ongoing military tensions between Iran and the United States. CyberPeace’s research found the viral claim to be misleading. The research revealed that the video is old and has no connection with the ongoing war between Iran and the US or any recent military action.
Claim:
A video shared on the social media platform X claims that Iranian air defence systems are responding to an attack by US aircraft.
https://x.com/tvir_X/status/2095185048567968013?s=20
Factcheck
As part of our research, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the viral video. During the search, we found the same video on The Sun’s YouTube channel, where it was published on November 16, 2024. According to the video’s description, the incident took place in Odesa, Ukraine, where Ukrainian air defence systems engaged in a heavy confrontation with Russian drones. The descr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxECQr27wng
As part of our research, we found the video on the CGTN Europe YouTube channel, where it was published on November 18, 2024.The unverified footage appears to show heavy gunfire lighting up the night sky over Odesa, Ukraine. It is claimed that anti-aircraft guns were fired in response to a Russian drone attack.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Hq5P-UoPNHc
Conclusion:
The evidence gathered during our research makes it clear that the video circulating on social media is not related to the ongoing military tensions or any recent military action between Iran and the United States. A reverse image search revealed that the same video was published in November 2024. According to the video’s description, it shows Ukrainian air defence systems responding to a Russian drone attack in Odesa, Ukraine. Therefore, the claim that the viral video shows Iranian air defence systems intercepting attacks by US fighter jets is misleading.
Executive Summary
A video showing a building collapse is going viral on social media. It is being shared as footage of a tragic incident that took place in Satya Niketan, Delhi. The video is accompanied by claims that it shows the building collapse in Satya Niketan. However, a research by CyberPeace’s Research Wing found that the viral video is not from the incident in Satya Niketan, Delhi. The research revealed that the video is actually from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, where a building collapsed on September 5, 2026. Clear similarities were found between the viral video and visuals from the incident in Moradabad. This confirms that an old video is being shared on social media with a false context, linking it to the incident in Satya Niketan, Delhi.
Claim:
A user shared the viral video on YouTube with the caption: “Major accident in Delhi! A five-storey building collapsed.”
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1qeW-pFoMd4
Fact Check
While investigating the viral video, we conducted a reverse image search using its keyframes. This led us to the same video, which was uploaded on an Instagram account on September 5, 2026. The text visible in the video identified the location as Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc54OW2SOh3/
In the next stage of our research, we found the video on Republic Bharat’s Instagram channel, where it was also identified as being from Moradabad.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dc8XTlpgaRL/
Based on the information gathered above, a keyword search led us to a report published by Dainik Bhaskar on September 5, 2026. The report also contained visuals matching those seen in the viral video. According to the Dainik Bhaskar report, on September 5, 2026, a four-storey dilapidated building collapsed in the Mughalpura area of Moradabad amid heavy rain, triggering panic in the area. However, the administration had sealed the building a day earlier after assessing its condition. The incident took place at around 3 p.m. The building was owned by a man named Sarfaraz Ali.
In our research, we also tried to geolocate the building seen collapsing in the viral video. We found that the building was located near Guiyan Bagh on Jama Masjid Road in Moradabad. The location can be seen in the image below.
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research clearly establishes that the video being circulated as footage of the tragic building collapse in Satya Niketan, Delhi, is not from Delhi. Our findings show that the viral video actually captures the collapse of a dilapidated four-storey building in the Mughalpura area of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, on September 5, 2026, amid heavy rainfall. The video was traced to multiple sources that identified the location as Moradabad, and further verification through media reports and geolocation confirmed that the visuals correspond to the same incident. Therefore, the viral video is being shared with a false context by incorrectly linking an incident in Moradabad to the building collapse in Satya Niketan, Delhi.
Executive Summary
A video showing an avalanche is going viral on social media, with users linking it to the devastating floods that struck Nepal-Tibet on August 26, 2026. Some users are sharing the video claiming that it is the first video of the Nepal floods and that it shows the same glacier whose collapse caused the devastating flooding in Nepal. However, a research by CyberPeace’s Research Wing found that the video is actually from Peru, where the incident took place in July 2026. The video has no connection to the floods that occurred in Nepal-Tibet.
Claim:
Facebook user ‘Adv. Shubh Karan Singh’ shared the video with the caption: “The most terrifying video of the Nepal deluge has emerged. This is the glacier that caused the tragedy in Nepal. The glacier fell into a river in Nepal from the Tibetan side, and this glacier is responsible for the flooding in Nepal.”
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1550707740405005
Fact Check
To investigate the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of keyframes from the video using Google Lens. We found that the video was posted on the YouTube channel of Peruvian news portal Diario Correo on July 28, 2026. The video was identified as being from Cusco. According to the information provided with the video, tourists in Cusco captured the avalanche at Humantay Lagoon on camera.
https://youtu.be/CM6ugW6v834?si=XEqWDZ2MqTtqrf3r
A report published by the Peruvian news website Perú 21 on July 27, 2026, used a keyframe from the viral video. According to the report, “A recent snowstorm near Humantay Lagoon, one of Cusco’s main tourist attractions, startled tourists visiting the area. Videos shared on social media show snow and chunks of ice falling down the mountain slopes, while tourists can be seen moving away from the area as a precaution. According to the information available so far, no injuries or missing persons have been reported following the fall of the ice mass.”
https://peru21.pe/peru/avalancha-en-laguna-humantay-sorprende-turistas-en-cusco/
According to information available on the UNESCO website, Cusco is located in the Peruvian Andes. The Peruvian Andes are a vast mountain range that stretches from north to south across Peru.
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/273
Conclusion:
Our research found that the viral claim is false and misleading. The video being circulated as the “first video” of the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet does not show a glacier collapse in the region or have any connection to the floods reported there on August 26, 2026. Through a reverse image search of keyframes, we traced the video to Cusco, Peru, where it was recorded in July 2026. Reports published by Peruvian media outlets identified the footage as showing an avalanche near Humantay Lagoon, a popular tourist destination in Cusco. The incident was captured on camera by tourists visiting the area, and there were no reports of injuries or missing persons at the time. Independent information from UNESCO also confirms that Cusco is located in the Peruvian Andes. Therefore, the viral video is an old video from Peru and is being falsely linked to the Nepal-Tibet floods. There is no evidence to support the claim that the footage shows the glacier collapse responsible for the flooding in Nepal.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media showing a young calf running behind a milk truck on a road. A large image of a white cow is printed on the back of the truck. The calf appears to mistake the image for its real mother and tries to reach its udders. The video is being widely shared online with emotional captions. Research by the CyberPeace Research Wing found the viral claim to be false. Our research revealed that the viral video is AI-generated.
Claim:
An Instagram user shared the viral video with the caption: “A helpless calf was so hungry that it mistook the cow shown in the poster for its mother and tried to drink milk from her. This heartwarming video of innocence is rapidly going viral on social media.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dc5Gh-1DUl7/
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords but found no credible media reports supporting the claim. In the next step of our research, we extracted keyframes from the video and performed a reverse image search on Google. This led us to the same video on an account named ‘realishai’. Our research found that the account creates and shares AI-generated videos.”
https://www.instagram.com/realishai/
We also found several other AI-generated videos similar to the viral clip on the same account.
In the next step of our research, we scanned the viral video using the AI detection tool Sightengine. According to the results, the viral video is 99 per cent AI-generated.
In the next step of our research, we scanned the viral video using the AI detection tool Wasit AI. According to the results, the viral video is AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found the viral claim to be false. The research established that the viral video is AI-generated and does not depict a real incident.
Executive Summary
A video of a man dancing is going viral on social media. The man is being claimed to be Jitendra Mishra, the newly appointed CEO of the Ram Mandir Trust and a retired Air Marshal of the Indian Air Force. The claim states that the video shows Jitendra Mishra dancing and drinking alcohol while celebrating his appointment as the CEO of the Ram Mandir Trust. CyberPeace’s Research Wing found that the person seen in the viral video is not Jitendra Mishra, the CEO of the Ram Mandir Trust. The identity of the man seen in the video is different, and the video has been available on social media since November 2025.
Claim:
A user on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) shared the viral video with the caption: “Jitendra Mishra was seen dancing and drinking alcohol while celebrating his appointment. Earlier, those who counted donations used to steal; now the CEO is celebrating with a party. They have turned the temple into a company, brother, and even installed a dance floor.”
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframe from the viral video. During the search, we found the same video posted on an Instagram account named Vikas Rana on November 3, 2025.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DQmLsEYD8nA/
Upon examining Vikas Rana’s Instagram account, we found two videos featuring the person seen dancing. We also found a link to his YouTube channel in Vikas Rana’s Instagram bio.
As part of our research, we further examined Vikas Rana’s YouTube channel. In several videos available on the channel, the person seen in the viral video can be seen. In all the videos, Vikas Rana refers to the person in the viral video as “Captain Sahab.”
As part of our research, we compared the faces of the person seen in the viral video with those of the newly appointed CEO of the Ram Mandir Trust, Jitendra Mishra. The comparison revealed several differences between Jitendra Mishra’s face and that of the person seen in the viral video.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is not of Jitendra Mishra, the newly appointed CEO of the Ram Mandir Trust. The video was found on Vikas Rana’s Instagram account, where two videos featuring the same person were posted. Further, several videos on Vikas Rana’s YouTube channel feature the same individual, whom Rana refers to as “Captain Sahab.” A facial comparison also revealed clear differences between the person in the viral video and Jitendra Mishra. Therefore, the claim that the viral video shows Jitendra Mishra celebrating his appointment as the Ram Mandir Trust CEO is false.
Executive Summary
A post is being widely circulated on social media claiming that the entire Delhi airport was submerged following heavy rainfall. The post questions the airport’s drainage system and attributes the situation to the negligence of its staff. The post further claims that the airport’s arrangements were exposed after just one spell of rain and that its drainage system needs to be upgraded using better technology. A research by the research wing of CyberPeace found that the viral video is not from Delhi airport but dates back to April 2024. At the time, heavy rainfall in Dubai caused flood-like conditions at the airport, affecting flight operations on waterlogged runways as well. Thus, an old video from Dubai is being falsely shared on social media as footage of Delhi airport.
Claim:
A user on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) shared the viral video with the caption: “Delhi Airport — the entire airport is submerged. This is the situation after just one spell of rain. A minor issue of drainage and negligence by the staff — the public is aware — now the negligence will be punished. ‘The drainage system technology must be developed.’”
https://x.com/RJMediaGroups/status/2096470339060736149
Factcheck
As part of our investigation, we conducted a reverse image search of keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the original video on a YouTube channel named The Indian Express, which was uploaded on April 17, 2024. According to the video description, the incident took place in Dubai. The post link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9F1qTMIO5M
During our investigation, we found visuals similar to those in the viral video on the YouTube channel AlArabiyaEnglish. The video was uploaded on April 16, 2024. According to the information provided in the video description, several parts of the UAE were affected by flooding following sudden heavy rainfall on April 16, 2024. The heavy rains also affected operations at Dubai Airport, disrupting several flights. According to the report, the UAE recorded a record 254 mm of rainfall in less than 24 hours. In view of the adverse weather conditions, Dubai Airport advised passengers to travel only if absolutely necessary. The post link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KzIstkiOdp4
Conclusion:
Our investigation found that the viral video does not show Delhi Airport after heavy rainfall. The visuals are actually from Dubai Airport, where severe rainfall in the UAE in April 2024 led to flooding and disruptions to airport operations. Therefore, the viral video is old and has been falsely shared on social media with the misleading claim that it shows the current condition of Delhi Airport.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that the Quran is being recited in Nepal to seek protection from floods. Research by the CyberPeace Research Wing found that the video is actually from Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian country, and dates back to June. It shows people praying for the safety of a six-year-old boy who had been swept away by floodwaters.
Claim:
The video is being shared on X with a caption making the viral claim. It reads, “This is the power of faith. This video is from Nepal, where the Holy Quran is being recited and prayers are being offered. Mashallah.”
https://x.com/KarishmaAziz_/status/2095053199531286855
Fact Check
During our research into the viral video claiming that the Quran is being recited in Nepal to seek protection from floods, a reverse image search using keyframes led us to the same video uploaded on an Instagram account on June 25.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaAtnyUN4WP/
We translated the bio of the said Instagram account and found that it is associated with the Press Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in Kyrgyzstan’s Chuy Region. We also found several videos uploaded on the account featuring uniformed personnel wearing the same attire as those seen in the viral video.
The life jackets worn by the uniformed personnel in these videos also clearly bear the words “Kyrgyzstan Rescue.”
During our research, we also found several Instagram posts published on June 25 featuring visuals similar to those in the viral video. The captions stated that Hafizs were reciting the Quran and offering prayers for the safety of a six-year-old boy during his rescue operation.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaBK3nYtfDf/https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaBK3nYtfDf/
In this regard, we also found a report published on June 26 by a Kyrgyz news website. The report stated that on June 23, a car carrying two women and five children fell into the Kegety River. The two women and three children managed to get out of the vehicle, but two children remained trapped inside. The body of a 12-year-old girl had already been recovered by the rescue team. Later, on June 26, the body of the other child was also recovered.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral claim is false. The video being shared with the claim that the Quran was being recited in Nepal to seek protection from floods is actually from Kyrgyzstan and dates back to June. The evidence gathered during our research, including the original social media posts and reports from Kyrgyzstan, confirms that the footage is related to a rescue operation involving children after a car fell into the Kegety River. Therefore, the viral video has no connection with the recent floods in Nepal and is being shared with a false claim.
Executive Summary
A video is going viral on social media, showing a young boy carrying an even younger child on his back. Several users are sharing the video and its screenshots, claiming that it shows the aftermath of the floods in Nepal. A research by CyberPeace Research Wing found the viral claim to be false. Our research revealed that the video has been available online since August 11, 2026, and is being identified as footage from Vietnam. Meanwhile, Nepal was hit by a devastating flash flood on the morning of August 26, 2026. Therefore, the viral video has no connection with the recent floods in Nepal.
Claim
A news channel shared the viral image on Facebook with the caption: “A heartbreaking video from flood-hit Nepal has gone viral, showing two young siblings reportedly separated from their parents in the aftermath of the disaster. The children were seen trying to find their parents amid the devastation. Scratches and injuries were visible on their faces.The footage also shows the young boy trying to protect and look after his younger sister during the ordeal. The emotional visuals have sparked concern among social media users, highlighting the devastating human toll of the floods in Nepal.”
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1711778750991761&set=a.637353345100979
https://perma.cc/GU6W-WQJM?type=standard
Fact Check
During a reverse image search of keyframes from the viral video, we found an uncropped version of the footage uploaded to YouTube on August 30. The title of the video reads, “Those who don’t have parents, #parents #orphanchildren #homelesschildren #poorkids #shortsfeed …” The text overlaid on the video reads, “The little boy carries his younger sibling under the scorching midday sun. Seeing the two siblings covered in dust breaks my heart.” The uncropped version also features a logo that reads “Thiên Duyên.”
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z9XoY5GCxWs
In another video, a man can be heard speaking in Vietnamese and offering the children clothes and food.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DcxJHDjTLec/
An examination of the account’s ‘About this account’ section also showed that the account is based in Vietnam.
A keyword search using the account’s username led us to a news report by The Statesman, which had spoken to the owner of the page. The report identified the person behind the video as Thien Duyen. Duyen confirmed to The Statesman that he had filmed the video in Ha Giang, a rural and mountainous area of Vietnam. https://www.thestatesman.com/world/fact-check-viral-grave-of-the-fireflies-video-falsely-linked-to-nepal-floods-creator-says-it-was-shot-in-vietnam-exclusive-1503633031.html/amp
Using Google Maps and search, we found that Khau Vai is a remote mountain commune located in the Meo Vac district of Ha Giang Province, Vietnam.
Conclusion:
Our research found the viral claim to be false. The video has been available online since August 11, 2026, and has been identified as footage from Vietnam. Meanwhile, Nepal was hit by a devastating flash flood on August 26, 2026. This makes it clear that the viral video has no connection with the recent floods in Nepal.
Executive Summary
A CCTV video showing a powerful blast on a street lined with houses is going viral on social media. The video is being shared with the claim that it shows a bomb being tested. The posts also claim that the blast took place at the home of a ‘renowned madrasa scientist’ named Abdul Ghaffar and that his entire family was killed during the alleged bomb test. Research by the CyberPeace Research Wing found that the claim is false. The blast took place in Dharwad, Karnataka, on August 25 due to an LPG cylinder leak.
Claim
The video was shared on Facebook with the caption: “Setback for Modi’s ‘Make in India’ campaign: Renowned Madrasa scientist ‘Abdul Ghaffar’ has passed away along with his entire family. The incident occurred during a bomb test at home.”
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Fact Check
To verify the truth behind the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. We did not find any news reports about a ‘madrasa teacher Abdul Ghaffar’ who died along with his family due to a bomb test at home. We also conducted a reverse image search of keyframes from the viral video. During the search, we found the same video shared on Instagram on August 28. The caption read, “A domestic LPG cylinder exploded inside a house in Dharwad, Karnataka, triggering panic in the area. The blast was so powerful that the gas cylinder was reportedly hurled out of the house at high speed.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dck0dlQRzMy/c/18102766577220962/
We also found the video shared on Reuters Connect, a media licensing platform. According to Reuters’ description, the incident shown in the video took place on August 25, when an LPG cylinder exploded due to a gas leak.
Karnataka-based website Navasamaja published a report on August 26, using a screenshot from the viral video as the cover image. According to the report, the incident took place in Jannat Nagar, Dharwad. The report states, “A young man named Rajasabh Neeralakatti was fast asleep at home when the incident occurred. The sudden blast left the young man severely burned and injured several parts of his body.”
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral claim is false. The video does not show a bomb test at the home of a ‘renowned madrasa scientist’ Abdul Ghaffar or the death of his family. The viral footage actually shows an LPG cylinder explosion that took place on August 25 in Jannat Nagar, Dharwad, Karnataka, following a gas leak. Reports about the incident, along with the original video, confirm that the blast was caused by an LPG cylinder and was unrelated to any bomb testing. Therefore, the viral video is being shared with a false and misleading claim.
