An AI generated video of Indian Army motorcyclists crashing down a ramp while performing stunts is viral as real on social media. Captions further claim that the incident happened during the Republic Day parade on January 26 this year.
BOOM, however, found the claim is false. Tests on multiple AI detection tools have confirmed the viral video as AI generated, further, there were no reports of a failed stunt during the 77th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi.
The Claim
A user on X shared the viral video with the caption, "Indian Army's parade: Bikes flying high like Bollywood heroes defying gravity. Reality check: Their defense strategy jumps more loopholes than ramps!"
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What We Found
1. Viral Video is AI Generated: BOOM ran a related keyword search on failed motorcycle stunts by the Indian Army on and ahead of the Republic day but could not find any credible reports corroborating the claim.
A closer observation revealed unusual and robotic movements among the motorcycle riders. Taking a cue, we tested the video on AI detection tool Hive Moderation. The detector confirmed it as 99.9% AI generated.
For further confirmation, we also tested the video on an appropriate parameter on Deepfake-o-meter, AI detector tool developed by the Media Forensics lab at the University at Buffalo, New York. The tool also found the video to be AI generated.
2. Original Video Of Republic Day Parade: The complete live stream of
the 77th Republic Day parade can be seen on the YouTube channel MyGov India. The live stream does not show any failed motorcycle stunts as claimed in the viral post.
It appears you've come across a viral video that has been making the rounds on social media, claiming to show the Indian Army "failing" motorcycle stunts during the 2026 Republic Day parade.
The short answer is: the video is a complete fake. It is AI-generated and does not depict any real event from the celebrations.
Here is the breakdown of the situation:
The Claim
A video circulated on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok shortly after January 26, 2026. It showed riders in military-style gear attempting extreme stunts—like jumping off massive ramps and executing mid-air maneuvers—only to crash or fall off their bikes. Some captions used the footage to mock the Indian Army’s "reality check" versus their "Bollywood-style" reputation.
The Reality
AI Indicators: Fact-checkers (such as BOOM Live and NewsMeter) analyzed the footage and found clear signs of AI generation. These include "ghost" people appearing out of nowhere during crashes, riders hovering unnaturally, and a total lack of realistic physics (like suspension compression or shadows).
Official Records: The actual 77th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path featured successful, highly disciplined motorcycle displays by the "Daredevils" (Corps of Signals) and joint teams from the CRPF and SSB. There were no reports of failed stunts or crashes during the official live broadcast.
Tool Verification: AI detection tools like Hive Moderation and Deepfake-O-Meter flagged the viral clips as 99.9% AI-generated.
How to Spot the Fake
If you see the video again, look for these common AI "hallucinations":
The Fourth Rider: In one segment where three soldiers fall, a fourth person momentarily flickers into existence on the ground—a classic AI glitch.
Gravity Defiance: The bikes often look like they are sliding through the air rather than being pulled down by gravity.
The Background: The crowd and surroundings often look blurry or inconsistent compared to the high-definition footage of the actual parade.
The Indian Army's motorcycle teams are world-renowned for their precision, and while they do push limits, the "crashes" seen in this viral video are purely the product of a digital prompt.
Would you like me to find the official footage of the actual 2026 Daredevil stunts so you can see the real performance?
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