At least 13 people were killed and several others injured after a car exploded near the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday (November 10, 2025). As agencies continue to investigate the blast, multiple videos have surfaced on social media allegedly showing senior police officers dismissing the terror angle, with users labeling it a “false flag operation.”
Newschecker’s investigation, however, found these videos to be doctored.
Video 1
A video circulating online allegedly shows Gurugram DCP (HQ) Arpit Jain claiming there is a 70%–80% probability that the Delhi blast was an accident.
Fact
A reverse image search on keyframes from the viral video led to an ANI post (November 11, 2025) showing the same backdrop and officer. In the authentic video, DCP Jain spoke about heightened security in Gurugram following the blast and coordination among departments — he did not say the explosion was “accidental.”
Upon analysis, his lip movements in the viral version appeared unnatural, and the lower jaw area looked smudged, suggesting AI tampering.
AI moderation tools reinforced this finding:
- Hive Moderation flagged the video as 99.8% AI-generated/deepfake.
- Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector labeled the audio as “likely deepfake.”
- Resemble.ai confirmed the voice was “fake.”
The government’s PIB Fact Check unit also flagged the video as fabricated.
Video 2
Another viral clip showed DCP North Delhi Raja Banthia allegedly saying the blast was caused by a “CNG or electric fault,” and dismissing any terror angle.
Fact
A reverse image search traced the video to a PTI post (November 11, 2025) featuring the same officer and setting. In the original footage, Banthia confirmed that UAPA, the Explosives Act, and other BNS sections had been invoked, stating investigations were underway. He made no remarks ruling out terrorism.
Further, the audio in the viral clip sounded entirely different from DCP Raja Banthia’s actual voice heard in the original PTI video.
Analysis showed unnatural lip movements, indicating AI manipulation.
The PIB Fact Check unit also called out the viral clip, affirming that it was fake.
A similar fake quote, falsely attributing a statement about the Delhi blast being caused by a CNG explosion to the Delhi Special CP (Law & Order) Ravindra Yadav, has also surfaced online.
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‘Terror Incident’: Union Cabinet on Delhi Blast
On Wednesday (November 12, 2025), the Union Cabinet described the car explosion near the Red Fort as a “heinous terror incident perpetrated by anti-national forces.” The Cabinet expressed grief over the loss of lives and directed authorities to conduct a swift and thorough investigation to ensure that the perpetrators, collaborators, and their sponsors are brought to justice without delay.
Verdict
The viral videos showing Police DCPs dismissing the Red Fort blast as an accident are doctored. Both officers made no such statements.
FAQs
Q1. Did Gurugram DCP Arpit Jain call the Red Fort blast an accident?
No. In the real video shared by ANI, he discussed security measures and not the nature of the blast.
Q2. How was the video proven fake?
AI detection tools like Hive Moderation, Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector, and Resemble.ai confirmed AI presence.
Q3. Did DCP Raja Banthia deny a terror angle in the blast?
No. His genuine statement confirmed UAPA and other sections were invoked, indicating a serious probe.
Q4. What is the official government stance on the incident?
The Union Cabinet termed it a “heinous terror act” and ordered an urgent investigation.
Sources
X Post By ANI, Dated November 11, 2025
X Post By PTI, Dated November 11, 2025
Hive Moderation Website
Resemble.ai Website
Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector
