PIB Fact Check has flagged a viral social media post containing an AI-generated and manipulated CCTV visual, warning citizens against circulating the misleading content.
Sharing the fact-check on X, PIB Fact Check cited Delhi Police, which said the CCTV footage image used in the viral post was fake.
The police advised citizens not to circulate such malicious content.
The viral post carried purported CCTV visuals and unverified claims presented as facts.
The manipulated footage circulated online in connection with an alleged incident involving a woman journalist, prompting authorities to issue a clarification.
Delhi Police said AI tools generated or manipulated the CCTV image and confirmed that it did not show genuine footage.
AI-GENERATED CONTENT ALERT BY DELHI POLICE
#PIBFactCheck
The post contains AI-generated/manipulated visuals. The CCTV footage image is fake.
Citizens are advised not to circulate such malicious content.
Sharing such posts, may attract legal action against the profile owners.
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) October 4, 2026
The force urged social media users to verify such claims before sharing them.
The police warned that sharing misleading content could attract legal action against the profile owners who circulated it.
PIB Fact Check issued the warning amid growing concerns over the use of AI-generated visuals to create or amplify misleading narratives on social media.
Realistic images and videos can make unverified claims appear genuine and drive their rapid circulation.
Authorities have repeatedly urged users to rely on official sources when checking sensitive claims. They have advised users to verify the source of images and videos before forwarding them.
The latest fact-check highlights the importance of identifying manipulated visuals before sharing them online.
Delhi Police reiterated that citizens should not circulate the fake CCTV image or the unverified claims accompanying it.
PIB Fact Check and Delhi Police urged users to exercise caution on social media and rely on verified information instead of amplifying AI-generated or manipulated content.
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