New Delhi, January 17, 2026— A fresh political controversy has emerged after the Delhi Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) declared a video linked to Delhi Leader of Opposition Atishi as authentic, stating that no tampering or manipulation was detected in the footage.
The video was sent for forensic examination to the Delhi FSL on the demand of the opposition, following which Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta ordered an independent probe. The Delhi lab’s report has now concluded that the video is genuine and has not been edited or altered.
The findings have triggered sharp questions, as the Punjab Police had earlier claimed that a forensic examination conducted in Punjab found the video to be doctored. On the basis of that report, the authenticity of the video was challenged, with allegations that it had been manipulated.
The Aam Aadmi Party had also repeatedly termed the video fake and misleading. However, the Delhi forensic report directly contradicts both the Punjab Police’s claim and the party’s assertions.
With two different forensic laboratories giving completely opposite conclusions on the same video, the issue has escalated into a larger debate. The conflicting reports have raised concerns over forensic credibility and have intensified political and legal scrutiny over which laboratory’s findings are accurate.
