The claim
The viral video shows former Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande saying, in Assam, the Indian Army was instructed by Israeli forces to dehumanise Muslims, Sikhs, and Kukis.
Original review summary
FACTLY reports that the viral video is a deepfake and that Pande did not make the alleged remarks. It says the original PTI clip shows him speaking at a Delhi event about anticipating future security challenges and preparing the armed forces.[S1]
Additional context
The review identifies the original PTI video as being from 14 March 2026 and says it shows Pande discussing future security challenges, not making the viral video’s alleged remarks. [S1]
The review says PIB Fact Check and the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the circulating video was digitally manipulated. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026