The Government has debunked a digitally altered video of the former Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar claiming that the Afghan Taliban has been paid to take action against Pakistan and that they are fighting on behalf of India. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau clarified that the Retired Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar has not made any such statement.

It added that the video has been created using AI to spread misinformation and undermine trust in the Indian Armed Forces. The Unit has also given the link of the original video for verification and asked citizens to remain vigilant and refrain from disseminating such content. It has also asked citizens to report such fake claims by calling 91 8799711259 or through an email at factcheck@pib.gov.in.