Claim
A viral video circulating on social media allegedly shows ADC Leh Ghulam Muhammad stating that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested.
Verdict
The claim that Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on the orders of Union Home Minister Amit Shah is false and misleading.
What Factcheck India Found?
Following Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest, several manipulated videos began to surface online. FactCheck India reviewed the viral footage and cross-verified with official sources. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check team has categorically dismissed the video as fake and digitally manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI).
What PIB Said?
PIB confirmed that ADC Leh has never made such a statement. They also released the original, unedited video to show that the viral clip had been altered to spread misinformation. This is not the first time such deepfakes have been circulated. Earlier, a video falsely showed Ladakh’s Director General of Police (DGP), Dr. S.D. Singh, claiming that Wangchuk was arrested on the orders of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. That, too, was confirmed to be fake. PIB Fact Check issued a strong advisory on X, urging citizens to “rely only on official sources for verified information” and report such misleading content.
What Are The Key Findings From Factcheck India’s Investigation?
- The viral video of ADC Leh Ghulam Muhammad is a deepfake.
- No official statement links Amit Shah to Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest.
- Previous fake videos targeted Ladakh DGP with similar fabricated claims.
- Authorities have confirmed these are deliberate attempts to mislead and create panic.
Conclusion
The claim that Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on the orders of Union Home Minister Amit Shah is false and misleading. The viral video showing ADC Leh making such remarks is digitally altered using AI (AI-Generated Deepfake). Citizens are advised not to believe or share such misinformation and should depend on official sources for verified updates.