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Executive Summary
A video is going viral on social media with the claim that Muslim lawmakers offered namaz inside the Israeli Parliament. CyberPeace Research found that the video is not from Israel but from Jordan, where lawmakers offered namaz inside the parliamentary hall on November 3.
Claim:
The viral video is 22 seconds long and shows several people offering namaz inside a parliamentary hall. The video is being shared on X with a caption claiming that Muslim lawmakers offered namaz inside the Israeli Parliament. The caption reads: “This is the power of Allah. The Israeli government, which once hated Muslims and carried out massacres, has now been given such a government by Allah that Muslim lawmakers have offered namaz inside its Parliament.”
https://x.com/muslim_boy_786/status/2117935219126710778
Fact Check
To verify the viral video claiming that Muslim lawmakers offered namaz inside the Israeli Parliament, we conducted a reverse image search using keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video posted on November 3, 2026, on the Instagram account of Ahmed Qadou ra, a journalist from Jordan.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DfRtS33MWUT/
Additionally, we found the same video uploaded on November 3, 2026, on the Instagram account of another Jordanian media outlet. The accompanying caption also stated that the video showed lawmakers offering the Dhuhr (afternoon) prayer inside the Jordanian Parliament.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DfRlL_dopuc/
During our research, we also found a report published on another Jordanian media website featuring additional photographs of the incident. The report stated that on November 3, before the parliamentary session, lawmakers offered namaz inside the Jordanian Parliament under the leadership of Dr Ahmed Al-Raqab, a member of the Jordanian Parliament.
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research establishes that the viral video being shared with the claim that Muslim lawmakers offered namaz inside the Israeli Parliament is actually from Jordan and shows lawmakers offering prayers inside the Jordanian Parliament.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media claiming to be from Tripura. It is claimed that police chased and thrashed those accused of attacking BSF personnel. The video shows police personnel chasing and beating a group of people. During the incident, a young man falls onto the road. CyberPeace Research found the viral claim to be misleading. Our research revealed that the video is not from Tripura but from Bangladesh.
Claim
A user on social media platform X shared the viral video on November 4, 2026, with the caption: “Some jihadis attacked BSF personnel in Tripura yesterday, and the Tripura Police began treating them within 24 hours.” The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below.
https://x.com/janardanmis/status/2117985963519693257
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the video. During the search, we found the video on a YouTube channel named ‘bbpatrikabd’, where it was identified as being from Dhaka.According to the video caption, it shows police baton-charging workers during a protest in Mirpur, Dhaka. The video captures the tense situation at the protest site and the police action against the demonstrators.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1GN_0naBhuM
Further research led us to the same video on a Facebook page named ‘Bd Live .com24’, where it was also identified as being from Dhaka.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/39671225852493290
Conclusion
Our research established that the viral video is not related to any incident in Tripura involving an attack on BSF personnel. The video actually shows police baton-charging workers during a protest in Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Therefore, the video is being shared with a misleading claim linking it to the alleged attack on BSF personnel in Tripura.
Executive Summary
A disturbing video showing a girl placing soil on a grave is going viral on social media. In the video, a young girl can be seen crying as she places soil on a grave in the presence of several people. The video is being shared in connection with Bangladeshi nationals allegedly killed in Saudi Arabia. It is claimed that her parents were killed while making a reel inside a mosque in Saudi Arabia and that she is placing soil on their grave.
CyberPeace Research found that the video of the girl placing soil on a grave dates back to May 2026. In reality, a Bangladeshi national named Sajal died in Saudi Arabia after a tree fell on him while he was eating. The girl seen in the video is Sajal’s daughter. The video is now being shared with a false claim linking it to a man and a woman who were recently sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia.
Claim:
A user on X shared the video with the caption: “At the age of 6 or 7, this little girl is placing soil on the graves of both her mother and father. Their crime was that they kissed each other while making reels inside a mosque in Saudi Arabia.”
https://x.com/jpsin1/status/2112109435393024287
Fact Check
During our research, we found a photograph of the girl seen in the viral video in a report published on May 6, 2026, by another Bangladeshi news website, Bhorer Kagoj (bhorerkagoj.net). The report stated that Sajal Howlader, 31, son of Imadul Howlader, a resident of Ward No. 4 of Khanda village under Rayenda Union No. 3 in Sharankhola Upazila, died after being crushed by a tree in Saudi Arabia.
According to the report, Sajal’s father, Imadul, said that on May 2, at around 4:30 p.m. Saudi Arabia time, Sajal and five other people were sitting under a tree and eating rice when a large she-oak tree fell on them. The five other people sitting under the tree survived, but Sajal died after being crushed by it.
The report also stated that Sajal’s daughter had appealed to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to bring her father’s body back from Saudi Arabia.
https://www.bhorerkagoj.net/country/786354
Upon further research, we found a detailed report about the incident published by the Bangladeshi news website Daily Ajker Songram (dailyajkersongram.com). The report stated that 31-year-old Mohammad Sajal died in Saudi Arabia after a tree fell on him.
His body arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around 11 a.m. on May 25, 2026. After the completion of the legal formalities, Sajal’s body reached his hometown of Sharankhola on May 26, 2026.
https://www.dailyajkersongram.com/2026/05/27/
An X account also shared the video, claiming that the original video dates back to May 27, when the girl’s father had died.
https://x.com/ab12o3/status/2112149070764482702
Conclusion
Our research found that the video showing a girl placing soil on a grave dates back to May 2026. In reality, a Bangladeshi national named Sajal died in Saudi Arabia after a tree fell on him while he was eating. The girl seen in the video is Sajal’s daughter. The video is now being shared with a false claim linking it to a man and a woman who were recently sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia.
Executive Summary
A statement attributed to US Senator Richard Blumenthal is going viral on social media, claiming that he described India as a “failed state” with a collapsing economy and a military that cannot win any battle. The statement is being linked to the passage of a bill imposing tariffs on countries importing Russian energy.
CyberPeace Research found that US Senator Richard Blumenthal did not make the viral statement describing India as a “failed state.” Blumenthal had expressed concerns over India and China purchasing Russian oil and gas, but the remarks attributed to him in the viral post do not match his actual statements. Therefore, the viral claim is misleading.
Claim
A social media user shared a statement attributed to US Senator Richard Blumenthal on X, claiming that he said, “India is a failed state with a collapsing economy and a military that cannot win a battle.” The statement is being portrayed as a remark made following the passage of a bill imposing tariffs on countries importing Russian energy.
https://x.com/PatelKhush51313/status/2112099213802869021?s=20
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we searched for relevant keywords but did not find any credible media reports supporting it.
As the next step in our research, we found the original video published on Business Today's YouTube channel on September 17, 2026. In the video, US Senator Richard Blumenthal can be heard commenting on India and China purchasing Russian oil and gas. However, he did not make the statement about India's economy and military that is being attributed to him in the viral post. Therefore, the viral claim is misleading.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2W30xSSYHc
As the next step in our research, we scanned the viral video using the AI detection tool DETECT VIDEO AI. According to the results, the video is 64% AI-generated.
We scanned the viral video using another AI detection tool, HUMAN METER. According to the results, the video is 75% AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that US Senator Richard Blumenthal did not make the viral statement describing India as a “failed state.” Blumenthal had expressed concerns over India and China purchasing Russian oil and gas, but the remarks attributed to him in the viral post do not match his actual statements. Therefore, the viral claim is misleading.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that Pakistani flags were waved during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in London. CyberPeace Research found that the video is not from a protest against the SIR in London. Instead, it shows a joint event held in London on August 15 to mark the Independence Days of India and Pakistan.
Claim:
Social media users are claiming that more Pakistanis than Indians participated in a protest against the SIR in London, with several Pakistani flags visible during the demonstration. The post links the alleged presence of Pakistanis to Pakistan’s purported interest in the protests against the SIR in India and suggests that the demonstration was part of a larger conspiracy against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
https://x.com/rrakesh_pandey/status/2111720154795233494?s=20
Fact Check
During our research into the viral video claiming that Pakistani flags were waved during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in London, a keyword search led us to the same video uploaded on the Instagram account of a Pakistani man, Amir Hashmi, on October 17. Notably, the video was uploaded on the same day that protests against Gyanesh Kumar were held in London.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DemgSnHNRot/
During our research, we also found a video uploaded on August 16, 2026, to the Instagram account of the same individual, Pakistani singer Amir Hashmi, who is based in London. The video contained visuals matching those seen in the viral clip. The accompanying caption stated that the footage showed celebrations marking the Independence Days of Pakistan and India jointly at Piccadilly Circus in London.
According to another post on Amir Hashmi’s Instagram account, the event was held at Piccadilly Circus on August 15, 2026, local time in England.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/Db9A0paoIvh/
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research confirms that the video being shared with the claim that Pakistani flags were waved during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in London actually shows an event held on August 15. However, the Pakistani singer shared the video on October 17, the same day protests against Gyanesh Kumar took place in London.
Executive Summary
A social media post is being shared claiming that the body of IIT Baba Abhay Singh has been found in Hisar. The viral post also features a photograph of Abhay Singh, popularly known as IIT Baba. The caption accompanying the post reads, “The body of #IITian Baba was found in a bedroom in Hisar, along with a methane gas cylinder and a pipe in his mouth; suicide is suspected… Further details will emerge as the investigation progresses.”
CyberPeace Research found that the claim about IIT Baba Abhay Singh’s death is false.
Claim:
Social media users are claiming that ‘IITian Baba’, who came into the limelight during the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, died by suicide in Hisar. The post alleges that his body was found in a room at a house in the PLA area of Hisar, with preliminary information suggesting that the police suspect suicide.
https://x.com/rajivojha9/status/2110238805177585752
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Fact Check
To verify the claim that IIT Baba Abhay Singh’s body was found in Hisar, we first conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. However, we did not find any credible media reports confirming his death. During the search, we came across a report published on the Dainik Bhaskar website on October 15, 2026, which stated that Abhay Singh, popularly known as IIT Baba, is alive and currently in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, with his wife.
According to the Dainik Bhaskar report, IIT Baba Abhay Singh denied the rumours of his death during a conversation. The report also stated that he had spoken to his family members amid the circulation of these rumours.
During our research, we found a video posted on the official X account of news agency IANS on October 14, 2026. In the video, Hisar Police social media in-charge Amarinder Singh clarified while speaking to the media that the claim circulating on social media about IIT Baba Abhay Singh’s death was
false.He explained that three days earlier, the body of a local resident named Rahul Jain had been found at his residence in the PLA area of Hisar, following which rumours about IIT Baba Abhay Singh’s death began circulating on social media. Amarinder Singh also appealed to people not to share misleading information.
https://x.com/ians_india/status/2110293986904768641?s=20
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research confirms that the claim that IIT Baba Abhay Singh’s body was found in Hisar is false. Hisar Police also refuted the claim after reports of his death went viral on social media.
Executive Summary
A photo of a Bangladeshi national holding the Bangladesh flag during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in London is going viral on social media. The image is being shared with the claim that it was taken during the protest. CyberPeace Research found the viral claim to be false. The image is not authentic and is AI-generated.
Claim:
A photo of a Bangladeshi national holding the Bangladesh flag during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in London.
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral image claiming to show a Bangladeshi man holding the Bangladesh flag during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in London, we conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. However, we could not find the image in any credible media reports.
Upon closely examining the image, we noticed several inconsistencies. For instance, the text on the posters held by people in the image is not clearly legible, and the reporter's microphone does not bear the logo of any media organisation. Such inconsistencies are commonly observed in AI-generated images.
To further examine the image, we analysed it using the AI detection tool Sightengine. The tool indicated a 99.2 per cent probability that the image was AI-generated.
Another AI detection platform, AI or Not, also identified the image as highly likely to be AI-generated.
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during CyberPeace Research confirms that the image circulating with the claim that it shows a Bangladeshi national holding the Bangladesh flag during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in London is AI-generated.
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Executive Summary
A social media post is going viral, claiming that a large number of people took to the streets in Kolkata in support of CJP. The post targets Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, stating, “Gyanesh Kumar, your game is over now!”
CyberPeace Research found that the viral video is not related to any protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The video shows a public Durga Puja celebration at Chorbagan in Kolkata, where a large number of people had gathered.
Claim:
A large number of people took to the streets in Kolkata in support of CJP. The protesters targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying, “Gyanu, your game is over now!”
https://x.com/pokershash/status/2111337300848415032
Fact Check
We conducted a reverse image search using keyframes from the viral video. During our research, we found the video on Facebook, where it was identified as footage from a public Durga Puja celebration organised at Chorbagan in Kolkata, which saw a large gathering of people.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=29115417811386049
During our research, we found a video published by Times Now Bharat on October 17, 2026. According to the report, the footage shows a large crowd gathered at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata. A near-stampede occurred at the venue, leaving 25 people injured, five of whom were reported to be in critical condition. This confirms that the video is unrelated to any gathering in support of CJP.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is not related to any protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The video shows a public Durga Puja celebration at Chorbagan in Kolkata, where a large number of people had gathered.
Executive Summary
A video of Maharashtra’s well-known IAS officer Tukaram Munde is going viral on social media. In the viral video, Tukaram Munde can be seen at an event where a large crowd of young people is present. It is being claimed that Munde is supporting protesters demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CyberPeace Research found the claim to be misleading. Our research found that the viral video is from Management Conclave 26, organised at Sydenham College in Mumbai, where Tukaram Munde was addressing young students.
Claim
An X account named Ashish Kumar shared the video with the caption: “Big news! Tukaram Munde has come out in support of protesters demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar!”
https://x.com/ashishk53542554/status/2111368692508275129?s=20
Fact Check:
To verify the viral video, we conducted a reverse search of its keyframes. During our research, we found the video uploaded to Tukaram Munde’s official Instagram account on October 10. The caption read, “GenZ: The Powerhouse of Energy.
https://www.instagram.com/tukaram_ias/reel/DeUKM0UqsLl/
Further research led us to a clarification posted on the official X account of Maharashtra’s Directorate General of Information and Public Relations (DGIPR), which refuted the viral claim. The post clarified that IAS officer Tukaram Munde was not supporting protesters demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Instead, the viral video is from an event where Munde was interacting with young people and describing Gen Z as a “powerhouse of energy.”
https://x.com/MahaDGIPR/status/2111486619111039072?s=20
Further research led us to a post shared by a Facebook account named Mumbai-TODAY. According to the post, Tukaram Munde addressed students at an event organised at Sydenham College in Mumbai, urging the younger generation to remain vigilant against misinformation and fake news. He emphasised the importance of critical thinking and verifying information before believing or sharing it.
He also conveyed to the youth that, in an era when misleading information can spread rapidly through social media, it is essential to be responsible and informed citizens.
Conclusion
Our research found the claim to be misleading. The viral video is from Management Conclave 26, organised at Sydenham College in Mumbai, where Tukaram Munde was addressing young people.
Executive Summary
The Cockroach Janata Party had called for a protest on October 10, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Before the protest could take place, Delhi Police detained thousands of supporters. During the incident, several allegations of misconduct by Delhi Police personnel against women protesters and journalists also emerged. CyberPeace Research found that such allegations against Delhi Police had indeed been reported. However, this image is AI-generated.
Claim
Some images are being shared on social media with the claim that Delhi Police personnel held and dragged women protesters in an inappropriate manner. The first image shows a police personnel dragging a woman by her legs. The caption reads, “Things have crossed all limits in Delhi. Atrocities against women.”
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/1LyAy
Fact Check
Upon closely examining the viral images, we found that the woman depicted in both photographs appears to be the same. However, it seems implausible that the woman’s clothing would change in the middle of a protest.We then examined both images using OpenAI’s verification tool. The tool clearly indicated that both photographs were generated using artificial intelligence (AI).
Conclusion
Our research found that such allegations against Delhi Police were indeed reported. However, the viral image is AI-generated.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on Facebook with the claim that it shows CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka being assaulted. The video shows several people beating a man. A picture of Ashutosh Ranka has been overlaid on the video along with the text, “CJP Private Video.” Some users commenting on the post also believe that the video genuinely shows Ranka being assaulted. CyberPeace Research found that the video is from Mira Road, where MNS workers had assaulted store manager Jay Pathak.
Claim
A video is being shared on Facebook claiming that it shows a private video of CJP.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1405149115120742
Fact Check
We first searched Google using keywords such as “CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka assaulted.” However, we did not find any credible media reports mentioning the incident described in the claim.
We then conducted a reverse image search of a frame from the viral video using Google Lens. This led us to a longer version of the same video, which was shared on October 10, 2026, by the X account @Suhas_News. According to the accompanying information, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers assaulted store manager Jay Pathak in Mira Road after female employees alleged that they had been treated inappropriately.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1405149115120742
https://x.com/Suhas_News/status/2108782017391525953
We also found the same video shared with the same information on the official Facebook page of news agency Midday India on October 10, 2026.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/4737845496451020
In the next stage of our research, we found a report published by Times Now on October 10, 2026, related to the viral video. According to the report, five female employees of a Zepto store located in the Shivar Garden area of Mira Road had accused their manager, Jai Pathak, of repeatedly touching them inappropriately and sexually harassing them.
Conclusion
Our research found that a video showing the assault of store manager Jai Pathak in Mira Road is being shared with the misleading claim that it shows CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka being beaten.
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 video is being shared on social media with the claim that a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader is doing sit-ups in front of the public. Some users are sharing the video as a recent incident, claiming that a BJP MLA performed sit-ups in front of the public. CyberPeace Research found the claim to be misleading. Our research revealed that the viral video is not recent but dates back to February 2022, when Bhupesh Chaubey, the BJP MLA from the Robertsganj Assembly constituency in Sonbhadra, apologised to disgruntled party workers during a party workers' convention.
Claim:
A user on Facebook shared the viral image on October 11, 2026, with the caption: “This is the bond submitted by coward Abhijeet Dipke in court for his release, and he says he will take to the streets again.” The link to the post, its archive link, and a screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1806020163922780
Fact Check
We conducted a reverse image search using keyframes from the viral video. During the search, we found a report published on the Dainik Bhaskar website on February 23, 2022, which featured the same video. According to the report, polling in Sonbhadra was scheduled for March 7 as part of the seventh phase of the Assembly elections. During the election campaign, Bhupesh Chaubey, the BJP MLA and candidate from the Robertsganj Assembly constituency, was seen adopting an unusual approach. He stood on a chair, held his ears and performed sit-ups on the chair, apologising to the public for the mistakes he had made over the previous five years.The link to the report and a screenshot are provided below.
In the next stage of our research, we found a report published on ABP News’ Hindi website on February 25, 2022, which featured the viral video in a general context. We found the same video in this report as well. The link to the report and a screenshot are provided below.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is not recent but dates back to February 2022, when Bhupesh Chaubey, the BJP MLA from the Robertsganj Assembly constituency in Sonbhadra, apologised to disgruntled party workers during a party workers' convention.
Executive Summary
A video is going viral on social media in the name of the protests organised by the ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP) in Delhi on October 10 and 11. The video is being shared as footage from Delhi Railway Station, with the claim that the protests led to a massive traffic jam outside the station. CyberPeace Research conducted a detailed analysis of the viral video and found the claim to be misleading. The video is not from Delhi but from Sealdah Railway Station in Kolkata, where students held a protest in July 2026. The old video from that time is now being circulated in connection with the protests in Delhi, falsely linking the two events.
Claim
On October 10, 2026, the Facebook page ‘Atrangi Khabar’ shared a video with the following caption:“Massive Protest and Traffic Jam: Huge Crowd Gathers Outside Delhi Railway Station, Several Passengers Miss Their Trains! A massive traffic jam occurred outside Delhi Railway Station on Saturday due to a large-scale protest.
As a result, railway passengers faced severe difficulties reaching the station, and several passengers even missed their trains because of the traffic congestion. The video clearly shows a huge crowd filling the roads and an atmosphere of chaos all around.”
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2176543963241315/?s=single_unit
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral video, we first extracted several keyframes and searched them using Google Lens. We found that the video had been uploaded on multiple platforms on earlier dates. An Instagram account named ‘Faruk Biswas’ (faruk.biswas.581730) had shared the video on July 24, 2026, identifying it as footage of a student protest in Kolkata.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbLd3N3of7a/
During our search, we also found the same video on a Facebook page named ‘KaimurLive’. The caption accompanying the video read, “Student protests continue in Kolkata and several other parts of the country. Today, a massive gathering of students was seen on the streets of Kolkata. #NEETPaperLeak”
http://facebook.com/reel/2024661971511084
Conclusion
Our research found the viral post to be misleading. An old video from Sealdah Railway Station in Kolkata is being falsely shared as footage from Delhi Railway Station. The original video dates back to July 2026 and has no connection to the protests held in Delhi on October 10 and 11, 2026.
