Bhagwant Mann deepfake video — Nov 2026
A viral video falsely depicting Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in an intoxicated state was identified as a deepfake using AI detection and reverse image.
- Reported date
- Nov 3, 2026
- Target
- Bhagwant Mann
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A viral video circulating on social media falsely claimed to show Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in an intoxicated state, sparking public criticism regarding his sobriety. Fact-checkers confirmed the footage is a deepfake, utilizing AI detection tools and comparative analysis to debunk the claim.
What happened
The manipulated video was shared with captions criticizing the Chief Minister's conduct and questioning his ability to lead. To verify the authenticity of the clip, investigators employed multiple technical and investigative methods. AI detection tools, including Hive Moderation and DeepFake-O-Meter, flagged the video with high confidence as AI-generated content, with Hive Moderation assigning a 98.9 percent probability of manipulation.
Further investigation involved a keyword search for the phrase "apne munde da vyah," which was spoken by the man in the video. This search led to evidence identifying the original footage as a 2017 video featuring an individual named Jassi Deol. By performing a reverse image search on the original 2017 footage, investigators compared the visuals to the viral clip. The analysis revealed that the deepfake was created by superimposing Bhagwant Mann's face onto the body of the man in the original video. The two clips shared identical framing, background positioning, and audio content, confirming that the viral video was a synthetic fabrication rather than an authentic recording of the Chief Minister.