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India Debunks Wave of Pro-Pakistan Misinformation Amid Escalating Tensions

The Press Information Bureau Fact Check unit has systematically refuted false claims targeting Indian military operations and civilian infrastructure, ensuring public confidence and operational transparency.

The social media posts falsely claimed that one Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, has been captured in Pakistan.
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Overview

  • The PIB Fact Check unit has exposed multiple false claims, including the alleged capture of Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, which was proven to be fabricated.
  • Old and digitally altered videos were used to falsely depict attacks on Indian military installations, such as Nagrota and Bhatinda air bases, all of which remain operational.
  • Claims of explosions at Srinagar and Jaipur airports were debunked, with local authorities confirming the safety of these locations.
  • Social media posts falsely asserting a Pakistani cyberattack on India's power grid and disruptions to the DelhiMumbai airline route were also refuted by official sources.
  • Authorities emphasize the importance of relying on verified information as misinformation campaigns exploit heightened India-Pakistan tensions.