Viral Footage Of Leopard Chasing Train, Attacking Passenger Is AI-Generated

A dramatic video circulating widely on social media platforms claims to show a leopard chasing a train and attacking a passenger in Amravati, Maharashtra, sparking fear and concern among users.

Newschecker received the video multiple times on our WhatsApp tipline (+91-9999499044) requesting to be fact checked.

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Evidence

Visual Distortions In The Video 

On closely analysing the video, the leopard’s body appears distorted across multiple frames. In some instances, parts of the animal merge into the background, while in others, sections of its body disappear or appear incompletely formed, anomalies inconsistent with real-world footage.

In the final frames where the leopard is allegedly attacking a passenger, the person’s physical features also appear blurred and distorted, particularly around the hands and limbs.

Several portions of the video display unnatural and selective blurring, further indicating artificial manipulation.

AI-Detection Tool Results

Newschecker checked the video on AI detection tool Sightengine which found a 86% probability of it being AI generated. We also checked the screengrabs from the footage on Undetectable AI which flagged them as likely AI-created.

The Deepfakes Analysis Unit (DAU) of the Trusted Information Alliance (TIA), of which Newschecker is a member, also checked the screengrabs of the video on WasItAI and concluded, “There is some chance that this image, or parts of it, was created by Al.” 

They also analysed a screengrab on Image Whisperer which classified it as AI-generated (very high confidence). and Hive AI Image Classifier. which detected a 70% probability of AI generation.

Official Clarification

A social media post by NTV News Marathi, dated December 29, 2025, stated, “Video of leopard on railway tracks in Gopal Nagar, Amravati is fake made with the help of AI. The Forest Department clarified that the number of tracks and behavior of wild animals in the video are inconsistent with reality. Rescue squad officer Amol Gavner appeals to citizens to not believe rumours on social media.”

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AI And Animals

Newschecker has debunked multiple videos (seen here, here, here, here and here) falsely depicting animal attacks, rescues, among others throughout the year. With generative AI tools becoming more accessible and easier to use online, such fabricated visuals can be created and circulated rapidly to spread fear, confusion, and viral sensationalism on social media platforms.

Verdict

The viral video claiming to show a leopard chasing a train and attacking a passenger in Amravati is AI-generated and does not depict a real incident.

FAQs

Q1. Is the leopard train-chasing video from Amravati real?
No. The video has been identified as AI-generated and is not based on a real incident.

Q2. How was the video verified as AI-generated?
Multiple AI-detection tools flagged the visuals as likely or highly likely to be AI-created, alongside visible distortions in the footage.

Q3. What did forest officials say about the video?
The Forest Department clarified that the video is fake and inconsistent with real wildlife behaviour.

Sources
Sightengine Website
Undetectable AI Website
DAU Analysis
Instagram Post By NTV News Marathi, Dated December 29, 2025