Viral Tiger Attack Clip in Maharashtra Debunked as AI-Generated. (Photo: X/@PIBMumbai)
A video that went viral on social media over the past few days claimed to show a tiger attacking a man inside a forest guest house in Brahmapuri, Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. The clip, reportedly showing the timestamp of October 31, 2025, at 6:42 am, depicts a man sitting on a chair when, out of the blue, a tiger pounces on him and drags him away, sparking panic and outrage among netizens.
But authorities have confirmed the video is fake and AI-generated. PIB Maharashtra released a statement on X stating there was no such incident at the Forest Guest House or anywhere else in the region. “A video is being shared widely on social media claiming to be CCTV footage from Brahmapuri, Chandrapur. The claim is #FAKE. The video is AI-generated and not an actual CCTV recording. Misleading AI-generated videos like this can create unnecessary panic among the public,” the post read.
The Chandrapur forest department further asserted that there were no recorded tiger attacks on the date mentioned in the video. A fact-check by independent fact-checkers such as NewsChecker deduced that the video had an 88–90% probability of being AI-generated with no credible news or official report in support of the alleged attack.
The above fake video only underlines the growing menace of AI-generated content, particularly about serious events such as wild animal attacks. Experts warn that such footage misinforms the public, creates baseless fear, and may even influence local wildlife conservation efforts.
The authorities have again requested citizens to verify any information from credible and official sources before posting anything on social media. The PIB cautioned again that forwarding unverified videos leads to spreading misinformation and panic.
There are several tiger reserves in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, and though genuine human-wildlife conflict exists, officials claim that this is not an incident that happened. The citizens have been advised to be watchful but believe only verified sources and not everything they come across on virtual media.
Sofia Babu Chacko is a journalist with over five years of experience reporting on Indian politics, crime, human rights, gender issues, and stories about marginalized communities. She believes journalism plays a crucial role in amplifying unheard voices and bringing attention to issues that truly matter. Sofia has contributed articles to The New Indian Express, Youth Ki Awaaz, and Maktoob Media. She is also a recipient of the 2025 Laadli Media Awards for gender sensitivity. Beyond the newsroom, she is a music enthusiast who enjoys singing. Connect with Sofia on X: https://x.com/SBCism
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