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Executive Summary
Following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on July 25, 2026, after protests by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, a video of Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been widely shared on social media. In the clip, Salman is heard saying, “Kyunki is desh aur desh ki janta mein hai bada dum” (“Because this country and its people are truly strong”). Social media users have falsely claimed that the actor made the statement in response to Pradhan’s resignation. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the viral video is not recent. It dates back to October 2022, when Salman Khan congratulated actor Chiranjeevi on the release of his film GodFather. Salman Khan did not make any such statement following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. The viral claim is false.
Claim
An Instagram user, 'snatani_9', shared a video on July 27, 2026, claiming it showed Salman Khan reacting to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
“Where were these people during the Pahalgam attack? Where were they during Pulwama? Can any chamcha answer? Salman Khan’s big statement on Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.”
In the viral clip, Salman Khan is heard saying:“Kyunki is desh aur desh ki janta mein hai bada dum. Vande Mataram.”
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbTfYjjz3_f/
https://perma.cc/F2XF-G268?type=standard
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we extracted keyframes from the viral video and performed a reverse image search using Google Lens. The search led us to a longer version of the same video uploaded on October 5, 2022, on Salman Khan’s official Instagram account, @beingsalmankhan.
In the original video, Salman Khan is congratulating veteran actor Chiranjeevi on the success of his film GodFather. He says, “My dear Chiru Garu, I love you very much. I have heard that GodFather is doing extremely well. Congratulations and may God bless you. Do you know why, Chiru Garu? Because this country and its people are truly strong.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjVhqZbgFJh
As part of our research , we also reviewed Salman Khan’s recent Instagram posts. We found a post published on July 23, 2026, in which he appealed to students and their parents amid the paper leak controversy. In the post, he urged students not to worry, expressed confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would ensure strict action against those responsible, and appealed to protesters to return home peacefully.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DbI2C8CoUSa
However, none of Salman Khan’s recent posts contain any statement linking him to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is from October 2022, when Salman Khan congratulated Chiranjeevi on the success of GodFather. The clip has been taken out of context and falsely linked to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation in July 2026. Salman Khan did not make any such statement after the minister stepped down. Therefore, the viral claim is false.
Executive Summary
A letter circulating on social media falsely claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resigned from his post. CyberPeace Research Wing's research found the claim to be false. Our research confirmed that the viral letter is fabricated and is being shared with a misleading claim. AI detection tools also indicate that the document is highly likely to have been generated using artificial intelligence.
Claim
An Instagram user shared the viral letter on July 29, 2026, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had resigned from office.
The post link, archived link, and screenshot are provided below:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2108984893363522&set=a.785246212404070
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/aHXTq
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we conducted a keyword search on Google. However, we found no credible media reports supporting the claim that Prime Minister Modi had resigned.
We then visited the official website of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO India). The website contained no announcement, press release, or official information confirming the purported resignation.
https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/
As part of our research , we also reviewed the official X (formerly Twitter) account of PMO India. We found no post or statement related to the viral claim.
Finally, we analyzed the viral letter using the AI detection tool Sightengine AI. The analysis indicated that the document is 99% likely to be AI-generated.
To further verify the findings, we also scanned the letter using AI or Not. According to the tool's analysis, the document is 64% likely to be AI-generated.
Conclusion
The claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resigned is false. No credible media organization or official government source has reported such a development. Furthermore, AI detection tools strongly suggest that the viral resignation letter was generated using artificial intelligence and is being circulated with a false claim.
Executive Summary
Following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on July 25, 2026, after protests by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, a video of Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been widely shared on social media. In the clip, Salman is heard saying, “Kyunki is desh aur desh ki janta mein hai bada dum” (“Because this country and its people are truly strong”). Social media users have falsely claimed that the actor made the statement in response to Pradhan’s resignation. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the viral video is not recent. It dates back to October 2022, when Salman Khan congratulated actor Chiranjeevi on the release of his film GodFather. Salman Khan did not make any such statement following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. The viral claim is false.
Claim
An Instagram user, 'snatani_9', shared a video on July 27, 2026, claiming it showed Salman Khan reacting to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
“Where were these people during the Pahalgam attack? Where were they during Pulwama? Can any chamcha answer? Salman Khan’s big statement on Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.”
In the viral clip, Salman Khan is heard saying:“Kyunki is desh aur desh ki janta mein hai bada dum. Vande Mataram.”
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbTfYjjz3_f/
https://perma.cc/F2XF-G268?type=standard
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we extracted keyframes from the viral video and performed a reverse image search using Google Lens. The search led us to a longer version of the same video uploaded on October 5, 2022, on Salman Khan’s official Instagram account, @beingsalmankhan.
In the original video, Salman Khan is congratulating veteran actor Chiranjeevi on the success of his film GodFather. He says, “My dear Chiru Garu, I love you very much. I have heard that GodFather is doing extremely well. Congratulations and may God bless you. Do you know why, Chiru Garu? Because this country and its people are truly strong.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjVhqZbgFJh
As part of our research , we also reviewed Salman Khan’s recent Instagram posts. We found a post published on July 23, 2026, in which he appealed to students and their parents amid the paper leak controversy. In the post, he urged students not to worry, expressed confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would ensure strict action against those responsible, and appealed to protesters to return home peacefully.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DbI2C8CoUSa
However, none of Salman Khan’s recent posts contain any statement linking him to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is from October 2022, when Salman Khan congratulated Chiranjeevi on the success of GodFather. The clip has been taken out of context and falsely linked to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation in July 2026. Salman Khan did not make any such statement after the minister stepped down. Therefore, the viral claim is false.
Executive Summary
A letter circulating on social media falsely claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resigned from his post. CyberPeace Research Wing's research found the claim to be false. Our research confirmed that the viral letter is fabricated and is being shared with a misleading claim. AI detection tools also indicate that the document is highly likely to have been generated using artificial intelligence.
Claim
An Instagram user shared the viral letter on July 29, 2026, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had resigned from office.
The post link, archived link, and screenshot are provided below:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2108984893363522&set=a.785246212404070
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/aHXTq
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we conducted a keyword search on Google. However, we found no credible media reports supporting the claim that Prime Minister Modi had resigned.
We then visited the official website of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO India). The website contained no announcement, press release, or official information confirming the purported resignation.
https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/
As part of our research , we also reviewed the official X (formerly Twitter) account of PMO India. We found no post or statement related to the viral claim.
Finally, we analyzed the viral letter using the AI detection tool Sightengine AI. The analysis indicated that the document is 99% likely to be AI-generated.
To further verify the findings, we also scanned the letter using AI or Not. According to the tool's analysis, the document is 64% likely to be AI-generated.
Conclusion
The claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resigned is false. No credible media organization or official government source has reported such a development. Furthermore, AI detection tools strongly suggest that the viral resignation letter was generated using artificial intelligence and is being circulated with a false claim.
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media with the claim that a youth was killed in police firing in Bihar’s Siwan. The viral 1-minute-22-second video shows a young man standing with a stick in his hand. Moments later, gunfire is heard, after which he appears to be injured and collapses. His associates are then seen carrying him away from the spot. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the claim is false. The research revealed that the viral video is not from Bihar’s Siwan but dates back to the student protests in Bangladesh in July 2024.
Claim:
The video was shared on X with a caption claiming that it shows a police firing incident in Bihar’s Siwan, where a student was allegedly killed after police opened fire with AK-47 rifles.
The caption stated, “This video is going viral on social media. It is being claimed that this video is from Siwan, Bihar, where police fired AK-47s at students. During the firing, a youth was hit by two bullets and died.”
https://x.com/Deshmukh_0/status/2082053481993740701
Fact Check:
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we extracted keyframes from the video and conducted a reverse image search. During the research, we found a longer version of the same video uploaded on the YouTube channel of a Bangladeshi news portal on July 16, 2024.
According to the video description, the footage shows the death of student Abu Sayed during protests in Rangpur, Bangladesh, on July 16, 2024.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuf7H0MNIaI
Further research led us to a report published by bdnews24, which also carried visuals matching those seen in the viral video. The report stated that on July 16, 2024, Abu Sayed, an English Department student at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, Bangladesh, died after being shot during the protests.
https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/87ef7e69c496#google_vignette
Conclusion:
The evidence gathered during the research confirms that the viral video claiming to show a youth being killed in police firing in Bihar’s Siwan is misleading. The video is actually from Bangladesh and shows the death of student Abu Sayed during the July 2024 protests in Rangpur. The old footage is being shared with a false claim linking it to a recent incident in Bihar.
Executive Summary
Even after the conclusion of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, several misleading claims related to the demonstration continue to circulate on social media. In a similar instance, a video of Delhi Police DCP Sumit Jha is being widely shared, claiming that he resigned from the Indian Police Service in support of the student movement. In the viral video, DCP Sumit Jha is allegedly heard saying that he is resigning from his post with immediate effect and cannot be part of a system that forces him to spread false information against students. The video is being shared with the claim that Delhi Police DCP Sumit Jha resigned from his position in support of protesting students.
CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false. The research revealed that DCP Sumit Jha has not resigned. The viral video was digitally altered by adding AI-generated audio to an original video shared by the Delhi Police on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on July 23, 2026. The manipulated video is being circulated with a false claim.
Claim
A user on Instagram shared the viral video on July 28, 2026, claiming that Delhi Police DCP Sumit Jha had resigned from his post in support of the student protest. The post link, archive link, and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbUr6CPoB13/
Another Instagram user also shared the same video with a similar claim. The post link, archive link, and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbUr6CPoB13/
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 news report or official information confirming that Delhi Police DCP Sumit Jha had resigned in support of the student protest. During the research, we found a post shared by the official X account of Delhi Police on July 26, 2026. In the post, Delhi Police clarified that a fake and AI-generated video of DCP Sumit Jha was being circulated on social media, falsely showing him resigning in support of the student protest.
Delhi Police also reshared the original video of DCP Sumit Jha, which was posted on July 23, 2026. According to the caption, 480 Pakistan-based social media handles involved in coordinated disinformation campaigns were identified and blocked. Delhi Police appealed to students and young people to remain cautious of such foreign accounts attempting to spread rumours and misinformation. In the 54-second original video, DCP Sumit Jha can be seen warning people against misinformation circulating on social media. He stated that more than 400 Pakistan-based social media handles had been identified for spreading fake content and rumours. He said the objective of such accounts was to provoke people and mislead students.
DCP Sumit Jha appealed to citizens not to trust fake posts, edited videos, or content shared by anonymous social media accounts without verification. He also said that peaceful protest is a democratic right and that Delhi Police respects this right.
The original post and screenshot can be accessed below:
https://x.com/DelhiPolice/status/2081352316767396053?s=20
A comparison between the original video and the viral video showed that the statements in both videos are completely different. The original video of DCP Sumit Jha does not contain any statement related to his resignation or support for the student protest, as claimed in the viral video. Further, the viral video was analysed using the AI detection tool HIVE Moderation. The tool’s analysis indicated that the audio used in the video had a 91.8% probability of being AI-generated, confirming that the audio was not authentic and had been artificially created.
Conclusion
The research found that Delhi Police DCP Sumit Jha has not resigned from his post. The viral video has been digitally manipulated by adding AI-generated audio to an original video and is being shared with a false claim on social media.
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media showing a flood-affected area. In the video, several houses appear to be almost completely submerged in water, with only their triangular rooftops visible above the surface. Several people can be seen sitting on these rooftops, while ducks and other animals appear to be floating in the water. The video is being shared with the claim that it shows the real situation during the recent floods in Assam. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be misleading. The research revealed that the viral video is not from any real flood incident but was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Although the flood situation in Assam is real and several parts of the state have been affected, the viral video has no connection with those events. The AI-generated video is being falsely shared as an actual visual from the Assam floods.
Claim
A user on Instagram shared the viral video on July 27, 2026, claiming that Assam continues to face severe flooding, with more than seven lakh people affected. The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbSVmAApQf6/
FactCheck
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we extracted several key frames from the video and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. The search did not reveal any credible news report, official source, or reliable information confirming that the video showed real flood visuals from Assam. During the research, we found a report published by Aaj Tak on July 27, 2026. According to the report, the flood situation in Assam remained severe, with several deaths reported and more than 7.05 lakh people affected across nine districts of the state. The report link and screenshot are provided below.
As the video appeared suspicious, we analysed it using the AI detection tool HIVE Moderation. The tool’s analysis indicated a 98.8 percent probability that the video was AI-generated, suggesting that it was not a real recording.
Further research was carried out using another AI detection tool, DetectVideo.AI, which found a 77 percent likelihood of the video being AI-generated.
For additional verification, we extracted key frames from the viral video and analysed them using another AI detection tool, AI or Not. The tool’s assessment indicated a 96 percent probability that the visuals were AI-generated.
Conclusion
The research established that the viral video is not from a real flood incident but was created using AI. While flooding in Assam is a real situation, this AI-generated video is unrelated to the actual floods and is being circulated on social media with a misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media, allegedly showing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Raja Subramani referring to the resignation of more than 30,000 Indian soldiers. The video is being circulated with the claim that CDS Raja Subramani confirmed that over 30,000 personnel resigned in protest following the demonstration held at Jantar Mantar. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the viral claim is false. The research revealed that the video featuring CDS Raja Subramani has been digitally manipulated and created using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The original video does not contain any statement related to soldiers’ resignations or the Jantar Mantar protest.
Claim
A Facebook user shared the video with a claim stating: “After the protests at Jantar Mantar, India’s Chief of Defence Staff Raja Subramani has issued an emergency alert, saying that more than 30,000 soldiers have resigned in protest because their children were brutally beaten at Jantar Mantar.”
The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below:
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral video, we extracted a key frame and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. During the search, we found the same video uploaded by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army (@easterncomd) on its official X account on July 21, 2026. The original video shows CDS Raja Subramani extending his best wishes to all participating teams of the 135th Indian Oil Durand Cup Football Tournament. There is no mention of any soldier resignations or the Jantar Mantar protest in the original footage.
https://x.com/easterncomd/status/2079485496988967225
Further research led us to the same video posted by the Instagram account myyouthindia, where CDS Raja Subramani can again be seen wishing teams participating in the 135th Indian Oil Durand Cup Football Tournament.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbEGRGBsKv8/
Conclusion
The research established that the viral video of CDS Raja Subramani has been manipulated using AI-generated content. The original video is related to the 135th Indian Oil Durand Cup Football Tournament and does not contain any statement about the resignation of 30,000 Indian soldiers or the Jantar Mantar protest. The digitally altered video is being shared with a false claim.
Executive Summary
A video showing a snake crawling on the wing of an aircraft during a flight is being widely circulated on social media. The video is being shared with the claim that the sighting of a snake on the aircraft wing caused panic among passengers and crew members during the flight. Several users are sharing the video as a genuine incident. CyberPeace Research Wing ’s research found the viral claim to be misleading. The research revealed that the video does not show a real incident and was created using artificial intelligence (AI).
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video on July 26, 2026, claiming that a snake was spotted on an aircraft during a flight, causing panic. The post stated, “Snake spotted on aircraft during flight, video goes viral!”
The link to the post, archive link and screenshot are provided below:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2845827375780035
Factcheck
To verify the authenticity of the viral video, the Desk analysed several key frames from the footage and conducted a reverse image search.
However, no credible news report, official information, or reliable source was found linking the video to any real incident involving a snake on an aircraft during a flight.
Upon closely examining the video, the Desk suspected that it may have been generated using AI. To verify this, the video was analysed using the AI detection tool HIVE Moderation. The tool’s analysis also indicated that the video was likely AI-generated, suggesting that it does not depict an actual incident.
As part of further verification, the key frames of the video were also examined using another AI detection tool, Sightengine. The tool’s analysis indicated a 99 per cent probability that the visuals were AI-generated.
Conclusion:
The research established that the viral video does not show a real incident of a snake crawling on an aircraft wing during a flight. The video was created using artificial intelligence (AI) and is being circulated on social media with a misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A video featuring former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is being widely circulated on social media, claiming that he made controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, and the Ambani-Adani families. Several social media users are sharing the video as genuine. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the viral claim to be false. The research revealed that former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had shared a video on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on June 18, 2026. The same video has been manipulated by adding AI-generated audio and is being circulated on social media with a false claim. The viral video is not authentic; it has been digitally altered by inserting AI-generated audio.
Claim:
A user on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) shared the viral video claiming that former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had released the video while addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the AI-generated audio added to the video, Pradhan is allegedly heard making statements about his resignation, alleged question paper leaks, and accusing political leaders and business families.
The post’s link, archive link and screenshot are provided below:
https://x.com/emran_hoss39725/status/2081046882676261126
Fact Check:
To verify the viral claim, the Desk conducted a keyword search on Google. However, no credible news report or official statement was found confirming that Dharmendra Pradhan had made such remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, or the Ambani-Adani families. During further research, the Desk examined Dharmendra Pradhan’s official X account. The Desk found a video posted by him on June 18, 2026.
A comparison between the viral video and the original video showed that the visuals in both clips were identical. However, the audio and statements in the viral video did not match the original video. In the original video, Dharmendra Pradhan did not make any remarks related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, the Ambani-Adani families, or alleged question paper leaks. Instead, he spoke about Odisha’s traditional ‘Sheetal Shashti’ festival, its cultural and spiritual significance, and encouraged people to participate in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign.
He also extended greetings on the occasion of Sheetal Shashti and highlighted the cultural heritage of Odisha and Sambalpur.
https://x.com/dpradhanbjp/status/2067481087140614619?s=20
Further analysis of the viral video’s audio was conducted using the AI detection tool HIVE Moderation. The analysis indicated that the speech used in the viral video had a 99.1 per cent probability of being AI-generated.
Conclusion:
The research established that former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan did not make any statement against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, the Ambani-Adani families, or related to question paper leaks. The viral video has been created by adding AI-generated audio to an original video shared by Dharmendra Pradhan on June 18, 2026. The manipulated video is being circulated on social media with a false and misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A video featuring Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is being widely circulated on social media with the claim that he issued a strict warning against student protesters. In the viral clip, Singh is allegedly heard saying that the government would not tolerate “anarchy” and that strict action would be taken against those blocking roads, disturbing public order, or damaging government property. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false. The research revealed that the original video available on Rajnath Singh’s official YouTube channel was digitally altered by adding AI-generated audio. The statement heard in the viral video is not genuine and was created using artificial intelligence.
Claim:
An account on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), with the username @ForumDefence, shared a video on July 22, 2026, claiming that Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had issued a warning regarding the ongoing student protest. The video features an AI-generated voice attributed to Rajnath Singh, in which he is allegedly heard saying: “Taking advantage of the student movement, the unrest and violence being spread over the past few days are strongly condemned by the government. Expressing one’s views is a democratic right, but breaking the law and creating difficulties for the public in its name will not be tolerated. The government will not tolerate such anarchy. Anyone attempting to block roads, disturb peace, or damage government property will face strict action.”
The link, archive link and screenshot of the post are provided below:
https://x.com/ForumDefence/status/2079960247888756775
Fact Check:
To verify the viral claim, the Desk conducted a keyword search on Google. However, no credible news report or official statement was found confirming that Rajnath Singh had made such remarks regarding the student protest.
During further research, the Desk found the original video on the official YouTube channel of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. A comparison between the viral clip and the original video showed that the statements attributed to Singh in the viral video did not match his actual remarks. In the original video, Rajnath Singh was speaking about the ongoing protests in Delhi. He said that the protests were a matter of serious concern and expressed that it was unfortunate that some people were attempting to use students and youth as a political tool for their own interests.
He further stated that the government was committed to addressing the concerns of students and youth, and that dialogue and discussion were the appropriate ways to resolve issues in a democracy.
The original video from Rajnath Singh’s official YouTube channel can be accessed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w73iPTEfKCA
Further analysis of the viral video’s audio was conducted using the AI detection tool Resemble AI. The analysis indicated that the audio had a 99.10 per cent probability of being AI-generated.
The Desk also examined the viral video using the AI detection tool HIVE Moderation. The analysis suggested that the speech used in the video had an 88.1 per cent probability of being AI-generated.
Conclusion:
The research established that the viral video featuring Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has been digitally manipulated by adding AI-generated audio. The statement attributed to Singh regarding strict action against student protesters is not genuine. The original video available on Rajnath Singh’s official YouTube channel contains different remarks, and the viral clip has been circulated with a false and misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A video featuring Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is being widely shared on social media, claiming that he has resigned from his post. In the viral video, Pradhan can be seen addressing a press conference and is allegedly heard saying, “I am resigning from the post of Education Minister due to personal reasons. I thank everyone for this opportunity.” CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the claim is misleading. The research revealed that an AI-generated audio clip was added to an old video of Dharmendra Pradhan, falsely attributing a resignation statement to him. The video was digitally altered using a short segment from Pradhan’s press conference held in May 2026 regarding the NEET UG 2026 re-examination.
Claim:
A user on social media platform X, with the username @sumitjaiswal02, shared the viral video on July 25, 2026, claiming that “Dharmendra Pradhan has officially resigned from the post of Education Minister.” In the video, Pradhan is allegedly heard saying, “I am resigning from the post of Education Minister due to personal reasons. I thank everyone for this opportunity.”
The link, archive link and screenshot of the post are provided below
https://x.com/sumitjaiswal02/status/2080947511150448868?s=20
Fact Check:
To verify the viral claim, the Desk conducted an open-source search. During the research, several reports related to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation were found on credible news platforms and official sources. However, no authentic video was found on any official platform or verified news outlet showing Pradhan making the resignation statement heard in the viral clip.The research did find his resignation letter, which he shared through his official social media account. However, no official video statement announcing his resignation was available. Dharmendra Pradhan’s X post regarding his resignation can be accessed here:
https://x.com/dpradhanbjp/status/2080938216505667663?s=20
Further research involved extracting key frames from the viral video and conducting a reverse image search using Google Lens. This led the Desk to a video uploaded on Dharmendra Pradhan’s official YouTube channel on May 15, 2026. The video showed Pradhan addressing a press conference regarding the NEET UG 2026 re-examination. The video link and screenshot are provided below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkcYnwOAj0M
After analysing the audio of the viral video, the PTI Fact Check Desk extracted the audio track and examined it using the AI audio detection tool Resemble AI. The analysis indicated that the audio used in the viral video was AI-generated and did not contain Dharmendra Pradhan’s original voice or any genuine statement made by him.
Conclusion:
Based on the research, the Desk concluded that the viral video has been digitally altered by adding AI-generated audio to falsely attribute a resignation statement to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The research found that the video uses a short segment from Pradhan’s May 2026 press conference on the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, which was modified by adding a fabricated AI-generated voice. The altered video is being circulated with a misleading claim about his resignation.
Executive Summary
A video showing several children in an injured condition is being widely shared on social media with the claim that the footage is from the ‘Sansad March’ protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on July 20, 2026. The video is being circulated with the allegation that Delhi Police lathi-charged children during the protest in Delhi. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false. The viral video is not related to the CJP protest in Delhi. The footage is from an old incident at a private school hostel in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, where a warden was accused of assaulting students. The old video has been falsely linked to the recent protest with a misleading claim.
Claim:
A Facebook user named ‘The sociopolitics’ shared the video on July 23, 2026, claiming that children were beaten by Delhi Police during the protest.The post stated, “What had the children done wrong? Were they beaten with their eyes covered, or was the anger of their bosses taken out on the public?” The viral post was shared widely on social media by users who believed the claim to be true. The archived version of the post can be accessed here:
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbKiqy8lOu5/
Fact Check:
To verify the authenticity of the viral video, the Desk first analysed the footage carefully and examined its audio. The conversation of the children in the video made it clear that the visuals were not connected to the student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar or any police lathi-charge. In the video, the children can be heard mentioning the name of their school and speaking about the warden who allegedly assaulted them. The video also displayed the Instagram username ‘parulpatel4618’, which provided a lead for further research.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DbFcdAjxvG5
In the next stage of the research, the Desk found a Facebook post dated July 22, 2026, related to the incident. According to the post, students at CP International School hostel in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, were allegedly beaten, following which a protest was reported. The post stated that the hostel warden was accused of assaulting students with a PVC pipe, leaving several children injured. After receiving information about the incident, parents reached the spot and protested. Police took the warden to the police station and initiated an research.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=992060370500487
Conclusion:
The research established that the viral video is not from the CJP ‘Sansad March’ protest in Delhi. The footage is from an old incident at a private school hostel in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, where a warden was accused of assaulting students. The video is being circulated with a false claim by linking it to a recent protest.
Executive Summary
A social media post is being widely circulated claiming that Delhi Police personnel Amit died during the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest held on July 20, 2026. The post attempts to link his death to violence that allegedly took place during the demonstration. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false. The research revealed that the death of Head Constable Amit was not related to the CJP protest held on July 20. He died on July 15 after being hit by a speeding vehicle while on duty at Singhu Border. An old accident has been falsely linked to the recent protest through a misleading claim.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared a post on July 23, 2026, claiming that a police personnel was martyred during the alleged protest carried out by “student goons and their supporters from Congress and Kejriwal’s party” on July 20. The user further claimed that the protest was responsible for the death of a police personnel and questioned criticism over alleged police action against protesters.
The post’s link, archive link and screenshot are provided below:
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3562630610568369&set=a.100838436747621
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/m8QM8
Fact Check:
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, the Desk first examined the official social media accounts of Delhi Police. During the research, the Desk found a post shared on Delhi Police’s official Instagram account on July 16, 2026, which contained the same image being circulated in the viral post.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Da19BQxEmQv/?igsh=cnN1bXZhaHg5OWRs
In the next stage of the research, the Desk found an NDTV report published on July 16, 2026. According to the report, Delhi Police had arrested two accused in connection with the death of Head Constable Amit. The arrested individuals were identified as Kuldeep alias Karan and Neeraj. The report stated that police had also seized the vehicle bearing registration number DL11CG2268, which was involved in the accident. An FIR was registered at Alipur Police Station and further research was underway.
Further research led the Desk to a related post on the Facebook page of Delhi Samachar TV. According to the post, the hit-and-run case involving Head Constable Amit, who was hit while performing duty at Singhu Border (NH-44), was solved by Delhi Police within hours. The police team arrested two accused and recovered the vehicle used in the incident.
The post’s link and screenshot are provided below:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1006635078843860
Conclusion:
The research established that the death of Delhi Police Head Constable Amit was not connected to the CJP ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest held on July 20, 2026. Amit died on July 15 after being hit by a speeding vehicle while on duty at Singhu Border. The old accident is being falsely linked to the recent protest with a misleading claim.
