Indian Army debunks manipulated video falsely attributing anti-China remarks to Lt Gen Neeraj Shukla

New Delhi, Oct 30 : Indian Army has debunked a digitally manipulated video circulating on social media that falsely attributes critical remarks about India's military preparedness against China to Lieutenant General Neeraj Shukla, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Gajraj Corps.

 

 

In a fact-check issued through its official social media handle, the Army clarified that the viral clip was taken from an old recording from October 2025 and digitally altered to create a false narrative about India's military capabilities and preparedness along the China border.

 

The manipulated video falsely portrays Lt Gen Shukla as questioning India's ability to match China's advanced military technology and tactics, particularly amid continuing tensions along the border in Arunachal Pradesh.

 

It also attributes statements to the officer alleging that the government was prioritising its own interests over the requirements of the armed forces. The fabricated narration further claims that outdated military equipment and a lack of coordination were contributing to casualties and dissatisfaction among soldiers.

 

The Army categorically rejected these statements, clarifying that Lt Gen Shukla had not made the remarks attributed to him.

 

According to the Army's clarification, the original recording featured Lt Gen Shukla discussing the growing importance of space-based capabilities in modern warfare and their contribution to military operations.

 

 

 

The officer explained three major applications of space technology: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT), and satellite communications. During the discussion, he also spoke about India's indigenous satellite navigation system, NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation).

 

Referring to the planned seven-satellite constellation at the time, Lt Gen Shukla said that four satellites were already in place, while the remaining three were expected by February-March of the following year.

 

He highlighted the importance of developing an independent navigation capability in case access to foreign systems such as GPS was restricted. The officer also discussed the strategic coverage of India's regional satellite navigation capabilities, extending from the east coast of Africa to the Strait of Malacca.

 

The Indian Army said the manipulated video was an attempt to exploit sensitive India-China border issues and undermine public confidence in the armed forces and the government. It urged social media users not to believe or circulate the fabricated statements and advised the public to verify such content through official sources before sharing it.