PIB busts deepfake video targeting ex-Army officer after Tejas jet crash

India Nov 22, 2025

A deepfake video recently made the rounds online, falsely showing retired Lt Gen KJS Dhillon making negative remarks about PM Modi after the Tejas fighter jet crash at the Dubai Air Show.
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) fact-checked and confirmed the video is fake, pointing out it appears to be AI-generated and spread by Pakistani propaganda accounts.
Dhillon never said those things.

Why this matters

This incident is a reminder of how quickly fake news can spread—especially during sensitive events like the tragic Tejas crash that claimed Wing Commander Namansh Syal's life.
It highlights why it's so important to double-check what you see online before believing or sharing it.