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Executive Summary
On September 30, 2026, reports emerged that Captain Smith Machhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was attacked by his co-pilot in the cockpit. Despite sustaining serious injuries, Captain Machhar reportedly managed to land the aircraft safely, saving the lives of all 174 passengers. Following the incident, a video is going viral on social media with the claim that a picture of Captain Smith Machhar was displayed on Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in his honour.
However, CyberPeace Research found the claim to be false. Our research found that the viral video is AI-generated and is being circulated on social media with a misleading claim.
Claim:
A user on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) shared the viral video on October 5, 2026, with the caption: “A Sanatani Hindu pilot, Smith Machhar, has made India proud on Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. Congressis, Samajwadis, Lalu supporters, Mamata supporters, Leftists, AAP supporters and cockroaches, become true Indians and make India proud.” The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below.
https://x.com/PNRai1/status/2106966191386611900
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/3RroW
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we did not find any credible media report confirming the claim.In the next stage of our research, we closely examined the video.
We noticed several inconsistencies that raised suspicions that it was AI-generated. In the video, the building’s texture appears to blend and shift strangely into a person’s clothing. Such changes do not appear natural or consistent with a genuine video. We then analysed the viral video using the AI detection tool ISFAKEAI. According to the results, the viral video is 99 per cent AI-generated.
In the next stage of our research, we analysed the viral video using the AI detection tool FauxLens. According to the results, the viral video is 92 per cent AI-generated.
At the end of our research, we analysed the viral video using the AI detection tool Undetectable AI. According to the tool’s results, the viral video is 93 per cent AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is AI-generated and is being circulated on social media with a misleading claim. The video does not provide authentic evidence that a picture of Captain Smith Machhar was displayed on the Burj Khalifa. The visual inconsistencies observed in the video, along with the results of multiple AI detection tools, further indicate that the video has been digitally created or manipulated using AI.
Executive Summary
A video is going viral on social media, purportedly showing Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth dancing with a woman. The video is being shared with the claim that Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth was seen dancing with Supreet Sapra, the wife of an Army Major. The video also uses a format resembling the CNN website, and several social media users are sharing it as genuine. However, CyberPeace Research found the video to be completely fake. In reality, an original video was manipulated using AI technology and circulated as part of a disinformation campaign targeting the Army Chief. The Indian Army has also denied the claim.
Claim
An X handle, ‘@Laksu0098’, shared a purported CNN report on September 29. It featured a video allegedly showing Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth dancing with an Army Major’s wife, Supreet Sapra, while holding a glass of alcohol. The bottom portion of the video also displayed a photograph of a woman with an Army officer, implying that the woman in the photograph was the same person seen dancing with the Army Chief. The claim shared along with the video read: “A viral video circulating on social media appears to show Army Chief Dhiraj Seth flirting with an Army Major’s wife, Supreet Sapra. When the Army Chief himself behaves so freely with a Major’s wife in public, what example is left for the rest of the force and Indians?”
https://x.com/Laksu0098/status/2104830327059566641?s=20
Fact Check
We began our research into the viral video by conducting a keyword search. Since the video uses the name and format of CNN, we first searched CNN for any news report related to the video. However, we did not find any such report.
In the next stage of our research, we closely examined the video to assess its authenticity. The movements of the people shown in the viral video, as well as the alcohol in the glasses they were holding, appeared unnatural. Normally, when a person dances while holding a glass filled with liquid, the liquid would show some movement. However, no such movement can be seen in the viral video. This raised suspicions that the video may have been generated or manipulated using AI.
As part of the next step in our research, we used AI detection tools to analyse the video. We first analysed the video using ZeroGPT, which indicated that the viral video was likely AI-generated.
Taking our research forward, we analysed the viral video using Meta AI’s detection tool. The tool’s results indicated that the video had been altered using AI on August 23, 2026.
Conclusion
Our research found that the video being circulated in the name of Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth is fake. The Indian Army has also denied the claim. In reality, the viral video was created and circulated using AI technology.
Executive Summary
A video showing vehicles being swept away by floodwaters is going viral on social media. It is being claimed that the video shows flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border.However, CyberPeace Research found that the video is AI-generated.
Claim
The video shows debris suddenly falling from a mountain while vehicles are moving along a road. During the incident, vehicles seen on the road near a fast-flowing river are swept away into the water one after another. The archive of the post can be viewed here.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1796949138009288
Fact Check
To verify the viral video claiming to show vehicles being swept away by floods along the Tibet-Nepal border, we conducted a reverse image search of its keyframes. However, during our research, we did not find the video in any credible media report or authentic source that identified it as genuine footage of flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border. During our research, we closely examined the video and noticed several inconsistencies that raised questions about its authenticity. In cases where heavy vehicles are caught in or swept away by fast-flowing water, the force of the current, the vehicles losing balance and being submerged are generally visible. In contrast, the vehicles in the viral video appear to float almost in a straight direction through the water without any visible resistance, raising doubts about the authenticity of the footage.
The video also shows several blue buses travelling on the road. On closer examination, the design and appearance of these buses appear to be almost identical. In addition, the letters and numbers visible on some vehicle number plates appear unusual, blurred and distorted. Such visual inconsistencies are commonly observed in AI-generated content. To further verify these findings, we scanned the viral video using the AI detection tool Hive Detect. The tool’s analysis identified the video as potentially AI-generated, with a score of 84.5 per cent.
We also analysed the video using another AI detection platform, DetectVideo AI. The tool likewise identified the video as potentially AI-generated, with a score of 89 per cent.
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research makes it clear that the video being circulated with the claim that vehicles were swept away by floodwaters along the Tibet-Nepal border is AI-generated.
Executive Summary
A video showing people dancing inside an aircraft with a speaker playing music is being shared on social media with the claim that they were celebrating after surviving an accident involving a flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. However, CyberPeace Research found that the video was actually shared by an Israeli sports media outlet in August 2025, and shows Israeli basketball player Yam Madar playing music through a speaker inside a flight.
Claim
A video is going viral on social media showing a person playing music through a speaker inside an aircraft, while other passengers can be seen dancing to the song being played.
https://x.com/NirmalJ8881922/status/2105542863278973186
Fact Check:
We began our research into the viral video using the InVID tool and extracted several keyframes from it. During this process, we found the same video on the Instagram account of Israeli sports media channel Sports 5, where it was uploaded on August 18, 2025. The video was accompanied by a caption in Hebrew, which translates into Hindi as: “Don’t take a sleeping pill: This is what it’s like to be on a flight with Yam Madar.”
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DNgQrgLsW11/
During our research, we also found an interview with another player from the Israeli basketball team, Khadeen Carrington, uploaded on Sports 5’s YouTube channel on August 26, 2025. During the interview, when Carrington was asked about his relationship with the other members of the team, he referred to the aforementioned video featuring Yam Madar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_0AzSWlvJw
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research makes it clear that the video being linked to the flydubai flight accident is old. The person seen in the video is Yam Madar, a member of the Israeli basketball team.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media showing a large amount of debris cascading down a mountain amid multi-storey buildings. The video is being shared with the claim that it shows a landslide incident in Nepal. CyberPeace Research found the viral claim to be false. Our research found that the viral video is AI-generated and is being shared with a misleading claim.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video on September 29, 2026, with the caption, “A horrifying scene of a mountain collapsing in Nepal.” The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below.
https://x.com/ptravidwivedi/status/2104934750595219494
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search using keyframes from the video. However, we did not find any credible media reports or other reliable sources related to the video during the search. Upon closely examining the viral video, we noticed several inconsistencies that raised suspicions that the video may be AI-generated.
As part of the next step in our research, we scanned the video using the AI detection tool Hive Detect. According to the results, the viral video has an 83 per cent likelihood of being AI-generated.
At the end of our research, we scanned the viral video using the AI detection tool WasIt AI. According to the results, the viral video was found to be AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is AI-generated and is being shared with a misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media showing an aircraft seemingly losing control amid strong winds. The video is being claimed to be from Ahmedabad, with users alleging that it shows the aircraft being affected by Cyclone Arnab. CyberPeace Research found the viral claim to be false. Our research found that the video is AI-generated. Gujarat is not among the states affected by Cyclone Arnab.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video on September 28 with the caption: “The terrifying form of Cyclone Arnab was witnessed in Ahmedabad! An airplane lost control during the storm. The power of nature is truly incredible. Stay alert, stay safe.” The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1076505855146958
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we found a report published on the DD News website on September 25, 2026. According to the report, Cyclone Arnab, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, weakened after making landfall along the coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The cyclone made landfall along the coast of north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha between around 11 pm and 1 am, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to both states.The report, citing the India Meteorological Department (IMD), stated that rainfall was forecast across 22 states and Union Territories in the country. A heavy rainfall alert was issued for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Meanwhile, light rainfall was expected in Delhi-NCR and Karnataka. Rain accompanied by strong winds was also forecast in the northeastern states, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Kerala.The post link and screenshot are provided below.
https://ddnews.gov.in/cyclone-arnab-weakens-rain-forecast-for-22-states-today/
The report made no mention of Gujarat. This raised doubts about the authenticity of the viral video. As part of the next step in our research, we conducted a reverse image search on Google using keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on an Instagram channel that posts AI-generated content. The link and screenshot of the relevant post are provided below.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/Ddya_O1O1rP/
Taking the research forward, we scanned the viral video using the AI detection tool IsFakeAI. According to the results generated by the tool, the viral video was found to be AI-generated.
As part of the next step in our research, we scanned the viral video using another AI detection tool, WasIt AI. According to the results, the viral video has a 73 per cent likelihood of being AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found the viral claim to be false. We found that the video is AI-generated. Gujarat is not among the states affected by Cyclone Arnab.
Executive Summary:
A video is going viral on social media with the claim that the protests and unrest at Lovely Professional University (LPU) over the alleged rape of a female student were linked to the nephew of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The viral video purportedly shows a police officer telling the media that the involvement of an alleged relative of Amit Shah had surfaced in the case and that a police team had been sent to Delhi to arrest him. However, CyberPeace Research found that the original video has been digitally manipulated using AI and is being circulated with a misleading claim.
Claim:
The post caption reads: “Breaking Punjab Police officials have confirmed that Amit Shah’s nephew was involved in the LPU (Lovely Professional University) incident, which took place in Room No. 116 of GH3 Hostel. Officials say they have sent a special team to arrest him.” In the viral video, a police officer is purportedly heard telling the media: “We are receiving information that the person who committed this crime was a BJP worker and a relative of the Home Minister. This incident took place in Room 116 of GH3 Hostel. But now the Punjab Police is fully alert and an FIR has been registered. We will take action. The boy is currently in Delhi, but our teams have been sent there.
https://x.com/SSLawat_INC/status/2104794508311540147
Fact Check:
To verify the viral video claiming that the nephew of Union Home Minister Amit Shah was named as an accused in the LPU case in Punjab, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we did not find any credible media reports in which the Punjab Police had made such a statement. Since the video carries the ‘Crime Tak’ logo, we checked the channel’s YouTube account. During our research, we found the original version of the viral video uploaded on the ‘Crime Tak’ YouTube channel on September 27. We found that the police officer seen in the video is Phagwara SP Major Singh. In the original video available on the ‘Crime Tak’ YouTube channel, SP Major Singh does not mention any involvement of Amit Shah’s relative. Instead, while speaking about the protests at LPU and rumours surrounding an alleged rape and suicide, he says that the police have not received any concrete information or complaint regarding the matter. He further states that if students provide any complaint or credible information, the police will take appropriate action as per the medical examination and investigation process.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY7cE0S65-k
Since the police officer in the original video did not make any statement about Amit Shah’s nephew, it became clear that the viral video had been manipulated. To further verify this, we analyzed the audio in the video using the AI detection tool Resemble AI. The tool identified the voice of the police officer in the video as fake.
The Kapurthala Police posted on its official X handle on September 29, 2026, describing the video as fake.
Conclusion:
The evidence gathered during our research confirms that the video of a Punjab Police officer allegedly accusing Amit Shah’s relative has been digitally manipulated using AI. In the original video, the Punjab Police officer did not make any such statement while responding to questions from the media.
Executive Summary
A video of Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma is being widely shared on social media, purportedly showing him saying, “If you want me to play in the next World Cup and you are with me, then share and like this video.” However, CyberPeace Research Wing found the viral claim to be false. Our research found that the viral video is not authentic but AI-generated and is being circulated with a misleading claim.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video on September 28 with the caption, “If you want me to play in the next World Cup and you are with me, then share and like this video.” The post link, archived link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/27349791221308658
Fact check
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we did not find any credible media reports corroborating the claim. As part of our research, we scanned the viral video using the AI detection tool ISFAKEAI. According to the tool’s results, the video was 97 per cent AI-generated.
We further analysed the video using Hive Detect, which found that the speech in the viral video was 99 per cent AI-generated.
Conclusion:
Our research found that the viral video is not authentic but AI-generated. The video is being circulated on social media with a misleading claim that it shows an aeroplane being affected by the alleged ‘Arnab’ cyclone in Ahmedabad.
Executive Summary
A ‘deep depression’ formed over the Bay of Bengal made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts in late September 2026, affecting several districts. A video is going viral on social media in connection with the weather system, purportedly showing its impact. Some users are sharing the video claiming that it shows the effects of the storm in Odisha. CyberPeace Research fact-checked the viral claim and found that the impact of the storm was reported in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Chhattisgarh. However, the viral video showing the destruction caused by the storm is actually from Bhadradri Kothagudem in Telangana.
Claim
Instagram user ‘deepak_.pandey900’ posted a video on September 24, 2026, along with an archive link, claiming that “Cyclone Arnab, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, made landfall along the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts between 11 pm and 1 am. Heavy rainfall is occurring in the coastal districts of both states due to its impact. Schools have been closed in 10 districts of southern Odisha, and around 5,000 people have been shifted to safer locations. Traffic was disrupted after four bridges in Malkangiri were submerged, and the National Highway was also closed as a precautionary measure. Strong winds caused 10 fishing boats to sink and dozens of others to be damaged in Bhadrak.”
https://www.instagram.com/deepak_.pandey900/reel/DdrZwOaBYjd
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we first conducted a Google Lens search using keyframes extracted from the video. X user ‘Telangana365’ shared the video on September 23, 2026, with the caption: “The ‘Arnab cyclone’ has caused massive destruction in Morampalli Banjara of Burgampadu mandal in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. The situation is such that it is difficult to understand what is happening. It is completely dark, with heavy dust and dark clouds all around. According to the victims, they witnessed a terrifying scene. Strong winds uprooted trees and blew away thatched roofs... people were even thrown some distance by the gusts of wind. Fortunately, they suffered only minor injuries.”
https://x.com/Telangana365/status/2102743504715907406?s=20
The video was also posted on the YouTube channel ‘TV2_NEWS’ on September 23, 2026, identifying it as footage from Burgampadu mandal in Telangana.
A report published on the website of Telangana-based news portal ‘Big TV’ on September 24, 2026, used a keyframe from the video. According to the report, “Cyclone Arnab, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, has caused widespread destruction. Its impact has been felt not only in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh but also significantly in Telangana. The cyclone caused destruction in Bhadradri Kothagudem district soon after crossing the coast. It suddenly wreaked havoc in Morampalli Banjara of Burgampadu mandal. Heavy rainfall and strong winds engulfed the area. Several people were injured during the incident.”
According to information shared by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on its X handle at around 9 am on September 25, 2026, “The Deep Depression over south Odisha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh moved north-northwestwards at a speed of 15 kmph during the past six hours. It weakened into a Depression and lay centred at 5:30 am on September 25, 2026, over interior south Odisha and adjoining Chhattisgarh. It is very likely to continue moving north-northwestwards and maintain its intensity as a Depression for the next 12 hours. Thereafter, it is expected to weaken into a Well-Marked Low Pressure Area during the subsequent 12 hours.”
Conclusion:
The Deep Depression that formed over the Bay of Bengal caused heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha. However, the viral video showing the destruction caused by the storm is actually from Telangana.
Executive Summary
A video of Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth is being shared on social media, allegedly showing him referring to an incident in which Major Rajendra Pratap Singh survived for 40 days by drinking cow urine during the 1965 India-Pakistan war and saying that Indian Army personnel should keep such a practice alive. The video is being shared with the claim that General Dhiraj Seth said that Major Rajendra Pratap Singh had consumed cow urine for 40 days to quench his thirst during the 1965 war and that serving Army personnel should also continue the practice. However, CyberPeace Research Wing found the claim to be false. The viral video has been digitally manipulated, with fabricated audio/remarks added to it. In the original video, General Dhiraj Seth did not make any such statement.
Claim:
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth allegedly referred to an incident in which Major Rajendra Pratap Singh survived for 40 days by drinking cow urine during the 1965 India-Pakistan war and urged serving Army personnel to keep the practice alive.
https://x.com/InsiderWB/status/2104242428647727428
Fact Check
To verify the truth behind the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we did not find any credible media reports supporting the claim. As part of the next step in our research, we extracted keyframes from the video and conducted a reverse image search. During the research, we found the original video on Gulistan News, which was published on September 25, 2026.
https://x.com/GulistanNewsTV/status/2103461004374061389
According to Gulistan News, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, visited Karnah in Kupwara and interacted with ex-servicemen and veterans in the forward area. During the visit, the Army Chief also took stock of the ongoing ‘Operation Drishti’ Mega Eye and Cataract Surgical Camp at FSC Tangdhar. The initiative highlights the Indian Army’s commitment to the welfare of veterans and local communities in remote border areas. Further research led us to a video posted by the Press Trust of India (PTI) on X. According to its caption, Army Chief (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth visited the mega cataract surgery camp organised by the Indian Army at Tangdhar in Kupwara district and interacted with patients and army veterans.
https://x.com/PTI_News/status/2103404022279598579?s=20
After verifying the viral video, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we found a report by the news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO). According to the report, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth visited Karnah in Kupwara district on Friday and interacted with ex-servicemen and veterans in the forward area. During the visit, the Army Chief took stock of the ongoing ‘Operation Drishti’ Mega Cataract Surgery Camp at the Forward Surgical Centre (FSC), Tangdhar.The COAS also interacted with veterans and ex-servicemen and took note of their welfare and healthcare-related concerns.The seven-day initiative, being conducted under the aegis of Chinar Corps in coordination with the Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), aims to provide advanced ophthalmic care to civilians and veterans residing in remote border areas.
We scanned the video using the AI detection tool Detect Video AI. According to the results, the viral video is 75 per cent AI-generated.
At the end of our research, we also scanned the video using HumanMeter. According to the results, the viral video is 80 per cent AI-generated.
Conclusion:
The video being circulated on social media in the name of Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth is misleading. The viral video purportedly shows him referring to an incident in which Major Rajendra Pratap Singh allegedly survived for 40 days by drinking cow urine during the 1965 India-Pakistan war and saying that Army personnel should keep the practice alive. However, the original video available does not contain any such statement by General Dhiraj Seth. The viral video has been digitally manipulated, with fabricated remarks attributed to him.
Executive Summary
A video showing a man being beaten with a cricket bat is being widely shared on social media. It is being claimed that a priest had allegedly misbehaved with a girl at the same house where he had gone to perform a puja, following which the girl’s brother beat him up. However, our Research found the claim to be misleading. CyberPeace Research found that the video is around four years old. According to reports, the man was beaten after he allegedly objected to a cricket bat being kept inside a temple. Four youths were arrested by the police in connection with the incident.
Claim:
An X user shared the viral video with the caption: “The priest went to a house to perform a puja, where he first harassed a girl, and then the girl’s brother played T20. The sensible girl informed her family. The priest who predicts other people’s future could not predict his own—that his honour was also going to be at stake.”
https://x.com/vineel_ydv/status/1837299886921753054?s=20
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/b91vB
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we searched Google using relevant keywords. During the search, we did not find any credible media reports supporting the claim. To further verify the claim, we conducted a reverse image search of keyframes from the video. During the search, we found a report published by Dainik Bhaskar on November 5, 2020. According to the report, police arrested four youths in connection with the assault of a priest in Fatehabad, Haryana. The report stated that three days earlier, the youths had beaten the priest with a cricket bat after he objected to them keeping the bat inside the temple.
https://www.bhaskar.com/local/haryana/news/fatehabad-haryana-priest-beaten-with-cricket-bat-very-hardly-in-fatehabad-police-arrested-four-accused-127888122.html
As part of the next step in our Research, we found a report published on the News18 website with a generic caption. The viral image was also included in the report.
Conclusion
Our Research found that the video is around four years old and is unrelated to the claim being circulated on social media. The incident took place after the priest objected to the youths keeping a cricket bat inside the temple, following which he was assaulted with the bat. Police subsequently arrested four youths in connection with the incident. Therefore, the claim that the priest was beaten after allegedly harassing a girl at the house where he had gone to perform a puja is misleading.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media showing several people breaking iron barricades installed along the banks of a water body. The video is being shared with the claim that people broke the barricades after the Karnataka government imposed a ban on idol immersion to prevent pollution in the river. CyberPeace Research found the viral claim to be misleading. Our Research revealed that the video is not from Karnataka but from Hyderabad, Telangana. The video shows members of The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Committee (BGUS) removing barricades installed at Tank Bund to prevent the immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols in the water body. The barricades had been installed following the High Court’s directions. Therefore, the claim linking the video to Karnataka is incorrect.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the video with the caption: “Chaos erupts in Karnataka over the ban on idol immersion! Breaking the iron barricades, they said — ‘We will immerse the idols in the river itself!’” The post link, archive link, and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1523733916224661
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/SJgmD
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on the Facebook page of Brut India. According to the post, the video is from Hyderabad. The caption states that despite the restrictions, devotees removed the barricades and made way during the Ganesh idol immersion at Hyderabad’s Tank Bund. The post link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2220012475615416
Taking the Research forward, we found the same video in a news report uploaded on the YouTube channel of ‘9Plus News’ on September 21, 2026. The report also includes the portion of the viral clip in which people can be seen breaking the barricades. According to the report, the incident took place in the Tank Bund area of Hyderabad. The post link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7GRELjqAwY
Conclusion
Our Research found that the viral video is not from Karnataka but from Hyderabad, Telangana. The video shows members of the Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Committee (BGUS) removing barricades installed at Tank Bund to prevent the immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols in the water body. These barricades had been installed following the High Court’s directions. Therefore, the claim linking the video to Karnataka is false.
