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BOOM found that the video shows a protest that took place in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on July 23.
BOOM found that this network circulated at least 20 AI-generated deepfakes linked to the CJP protests.
BOOM found that the videos predate the declaration of the final NEET 2026 results and do not capture students reacting to the reconducted examination.
BOOM found several visual inconsistencies that indicate it was made using AI.
BOOM found that the visuals are from June 27 during a Mexico FIFA fan fest where a woman's mask was forcefully removed
BOOM found that the man in the video was successfully revived, and the memorial image is AI-generated and is not Sakshi, who is recovering at RML Hospital.
BOOM traced the videos to the X handle @InsiderWB, a pro-Pakistan account that has previously circulated misinformation targeting Indian government officials.
