Claim

Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi announced that Sonam Wangchuk had died in custody.

Source coverage: Viral clip showing General Dwivedi announcing Sonam Wangchuk's death is doctored · Newschecker

Rationale

Rated AI-manipulated and 'completely false' by Newschecker (IFCN signatory); Wangchuk is alive.

Evidence

• https://newschecker.in/fact-check/ai-deepfake/viral-clip-showing-general-dwivedi-announcing-sonam-wangchuks-death-is-doctored Newschecker — doctored, he is alive pending audit