Across almost all these cases, a common thread emerged: the widespread use of AI‑generated deepfakes. Authorities like the Haryana Police Cyber Cell have confirmed that many viral videos, including the 19‑minute clip and its supposed sequels, were fabricated using artificial intelligence. Officials have advised the public to use detection tools such as Sightengine to verify suspicious content.
: Successful videos must capture attention in the first few seconds using curiosity-driven openings, unexpected visuals, or on-screen text summaries for silent viewing.