Army Debunks Fake Video Claiming China Seized Arunachal Pradesh Areas :::: 𝟏𝟕 𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐎 𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝, 𝟐𝟒 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 #𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐫

The Indian Army has debunked a digitally manipulated video circulating on social media that falsely attributes remarks to senior Army officer Lt Gen Girish Kalia, GoC, Rangapahar, claiming that China has taken control of three areas in Arunachal Pradesh and that Indian troops have been denied essential supplies.

In a fact-check post, the Army clarified that the video contained fabricated statements falsely presented as a leaked admission by the officer. It said the footage had been digitally altered using synthetic-generated content.

The video claims that China has taken control of Asaphila, Longju and Taksing Circle in Arunachal Pradesh. It also alleges that Indian troops have been denied essential supplies.

Rejecting the claims, the Army said the original footage was from a press briefing delivered by then General Officer Commanding of the 28 Infantry Division, Maj Gen Girish Kalia, in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, on 27th October 2023.  

The briefing concerned infiltration attempts across the Line of Control (LoC) and had no connection with Arunachal Pradesh. During the briefing, Maj Gen Kalia reported that security forces had foiled 10 infiltration attempts, eliminated 27 terrorists and recovered warlike stores and narcotics.

The Army urged the public to verify information before sharing it and to remain alert to digitally manipulated content circulating on social media.  

Meanwhile ::: Strengthening Military Cooperation

The Indian Army contingent comprising of Special Forces personnel, departed for Banyuwangi, Indonesia, to participate in the 12th edition of #ExerciseGarudaShakti.

The bilateral exercise will enhance interoperability through the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures for special operations in jungle terrain under counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism scenarios.

𝟏𝟕 𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐎 𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝, 𝟐𝟒 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 #𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐫  

In a decisive joint operation, Assam Rifles under Spear Corps in coordination with Manipur Police and CAPFs uncovered impersonation and weapon discrepancies at a Suspension of Operations (SoO) camp in Kangpokpi District, Manipur.

They apprehended 17 individuals posing as SoO cadres and recovered 24 automatic weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores, reaffirming the commitment to peace and strict accountability.

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