In developments reported on June 2, 2026, published accounts tied the story to wider national and sector coverage. Recent ‘big cat in Indian mall’ clips (Phoenix/Korum/Thane) verified as AI-generated (e.g., Sora 2/Higgsfield), not real CCTV.
Related briefings added that altNews documented South African lodge leopard footage (Singita/Sabi Sands) falsely shared as Indian locations. Real 2019 leopard entry at Thane Korum Mall basement was a separate verified incident, not the viral AI clips.
Officials said further steps would follow as reviews continue.
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https://www.altnews.in/fact-check-tiger-mall