⚠️Propaganda Alert!
Beware of old images shared by pro-Pakistan handles in the present context!
An #old image showing a crashed aircraft is being circulated with the claim that Pakistan recently shot down an Indian Rafale jet near Bahawalpur during the ongoing #OperationSindoor
#PIBFactCheck
✔️This image is from an earlier incident involving an IAF MiG-21 fighter jet that crashed in Moga district in Punjab in 2021.
Beware of old images shared by pro-Pakistan handles in the present context!
An #old image showing a crashed aircraft is being circulated with the claim that Pakistan recently shot down an Indian Rafale jet near Bahawalpur during the ongoing #OperationSindoor
#PIBFactCheck
✔️This image is from an earlier incident involving an IAF MiG-21 fighter jet that crashed in Moga district in Punjab in 2021.
🚨 Fake Letter Alert 🚨
A letter undersigned by scientist AS Kumar from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is being circulated online alleging a failure in BrahMos missile components.
#PIBFactCheck:
❌ The letter is fake
⚠️ DRDO_India has not issued any such letter
✔️ There is no scientist named AS Kumar at the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE)
A letter undersigned by scientist AS Kumar from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is being circulated online alleging a failure in BrahMos missile components.
#PIBFactCheck:
❌ The letter is fake
⚠️ DRDO_India has not issued any such letter
✔️ There is no scientist named AS Kumar at the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE)
🚨 Propaganda Alert 🚨
An old video from September 2019 of the #Pakistan Army raising white flag at LOC to recover bodies of its dead soldiers is being shared by Pakistani handles with the false claim that it is #IndianArmy waving white flags at LOC to retrieve bodies of its soldiers.
🔍 #PIBFactCheck:
➡️ LOL
An old video from September 2019 of the #Pakistan Army raising white flag at LOC to recover bodies of its dead soldiers is being shared by Pakistani handles with the false claim that it is #IndianArmy waving white flags at LOC to retrieve bodies of its soldiers.
🔍 #PIBFactCheck:
➡️ LOL
⚠️Pakistan Propaganda Alert!
Pakistan-based handles are spreading old videos falsely alleging strikes on a military base in Amritsar.
#PIBFactCheck
✔️The video being shared is from a wildfire from 2024
✅ Avoid sharing unverified information and rely only on official sources from the Government of India for accurate information.
🔗https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.34PG6K6
Pakistan-based handles are spreading old videos falsely alleging strikes on a military base in Amritsar.
#PIBFactCheck
✔️The video being shared is from a wildfire from 2024
✅ Avoid sharing unverified information and rely only on official sources from the Government of India for accurate information.
🔗https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.34PG6K6
Viral Video Alert! Truth Behind the Aircraft Crash Linked to #OperationSindoor!
Pakistani social media accounts are recycling an old video and sharing it in the present context.
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✅ The video is from an earlier incident from 2019, involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 V5 helicopter that crashed near Budgam, J&K.
🔗 https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1566539#:~:text=On%2027%20February%202019%2C%20one,the%20helicopter%2C%20suffered%20fatal%20injuries
🔗Here is a news report from 2019: https://youtu.be/qNC72221LYU
Pakistani social media accounts are recycling an old video and sharing it in the present context.
#PIBFactCheck
✅ The video is from an earlier incident from 2019, involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 V5 helicopter that crashed near Budgam, J&K.
🔗 https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1566539#:~:text=On%2027%20February%202019%2C%20one,the%20helicopter%2C%20suffered%20fatal%20injuries
🔗Here is a news report from 2019: https://youtu.be/qNC72221LYU
Did this Indian drone really get intercepted in Pakistan❓
Pakistan-based handles are sharing an old image claiming that the Pakistan Army has intercepted a UAV drone that fell in Gujranwala, Pakistan.
#PIBFactCheck
✅ The image being circulated is from the Ukraine-Russia conflict in 2022
✅ Here is a news report from 2022: https://www.newsweek.com/iranian-linked-drones-downed-russia-ramps-air-attacks-ukraine-1745566
Pakistan-based handles are sharing an old image claiming that the Pakistan Army has intercepted a UAV drone that fell in Gujranwala, Pakistan.
#PIBFactCheck
✅ The image being circulated is from the Ukraine-Russia conflict in 2022
✅ Here is a news report from 2022: https://www.newsweek.com/iranian-linked-drones-downed-russia-ramps-air-attacks-ukraine-1745566
⚠️ Don’t Fall for Misinformation!
An old video is being shared to show a Pakistani attack on an Indian military colony.
#PIBFactCheck
❌ This video is from Indonesia, dated 6th May 2025, and was recorded before #OperationSindoor was even launched.
🔍 Stay informed. Share responsibly.
An old video is being shared to show a Pakistani attack on an Indian military colony.
#PIBFactCheck
❌ This video is from Indonesia, dated 6th May 2025, and was recorded before #OperationSindoor was even launched.
🔍 Stay informed. Share responsibly.
In the coming days your social media will be flooded with #Pakistan sponsored propaganda.
It's crucial to scrutinize every piece of information carefully.
If you encounter dubious content, especially concerning the Indian Armed Forces or any info related to ongoing situation, report it to #PIBFactCheck.
WhatsApp: +91 8799711259
Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in
#OperationSindoor
It's crucial to scrutinize every piece of information carefully.
If you encounter dubious content, especially concerning the Indian Armed Forces or any info related to ongoing situation, report it to #PIBFactCheck.
WhatsApp: +91 8799711259
Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in
#OperationSindoor
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Pakistan-based handles are circulating a video claiming that the Pakistan Army strikes posts in Battal Sector, Jammu & Kashmir, eliminating at least 12 Indian soldiers.
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✅This video is old and NOT related to any activity post #OperationSindoor
✅This image is from August 2011:
https://www.gettyimages.in/search/2/image?family=editorial&phrase=Farooq%20Khan-Pool%2FGetty%20Images
✅It has also been used in a news report from 2016:
https://www.india.com/news/india/civilian-deaths-in-terrorism-related-violence-in-jammu-and-kashmir-down-by-over-90-percent-since-1990-978886/
#PIBFactCheck
✅This video is old and NOT related to any activity post #OperationSindoor
✅This image is from August 2011:
https://www.gettyimages.in/search/2/image?family=editorial&phrase=Farooq%20Khan-Pool%2FGetty%20Images
✅It has also been used in a news report from 2016:
https://www.india.com/news/india/civilian-deaths-in-terrorism-related-violence-in-jammu-and-kashmir-down-by-over-90-percent-since-1990-978886/
⚠️Pakistan Propaganda Alert
Several Pakistan-based handles are circulating an #old image that claims that a Pakistani missile has hit an Indian S-400
#PIBFactCheck
✔️The image being shared is from 2023, of a fire at a military site in Moscow
🔗gettyimages.in/search/2/image…
Several Pakistan-based handles are circulating an #old image that claims that a Pakistani missile has hit an Indian S-400
#PIBFactCheck
✔️The image being shared is from 2023, of a fire at a military site in Moscow
🔗gettyimages.in/search/2/image…
Social Media post falsely claims India targeted the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project in #Pakistan.
#PIBFactCheck
✅ This claim is baseless.
✅ Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has clearly stated in a press conference that India has only targeted terrorist infrastructure.
🔗youtube.com/live/WwbxRRWSw…
#OperationSindoor
#PIBFactCheck
✅ This claim is baseless.
✅ Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has clearly stated in a press conference that India has only targeted terrorist infrastructure.
🔗youtube.com/live/WwbxRRWSw…
#OperationSindoor
A social media post falsely claims that the Indian military used Ambala Airbase to attack #Amritsar and its own citizens.
🔍 #PIBFactCheck:
✅ This claim is completely baseless and part of a concerted misinformation campaign.
Read more about #Pakistan attack on Amritsar👇
🔗pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…
🔍 #PIBFactCheck:
✅ This claim is completely baseless and part of a concerted misinformation campaign.
Read more about #Pakistan attack on Amritsar👇
🔗pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…
A letter is being shared on Social Media claiming that Chief of the Army Staff Gen V.K. Narayan has sent a confidential letter regarding military preparedness to the Army officer of Northern Command.
#PIBFactCheck
✅ This letter is completely Fake.
✅ Gen. V.K. Narayan is not CoAS
✅ Avoid sharing unverified information and rely only on official sources from the Government of India for accurate information.
#PIBFactCheck
✅ This letter is completely Fake.
✅ Gen. V.K. Narayan is not CoAS
✅ Avoid sharing unverified information and rely only on official sources from the Government of India for accurate information.
🚨 #Fake_news is circulating about a "fidayeen" attack on an Army brigade in #Rajouri, #Jammu and #Kashmir.
#PIBFactCheck:
▶️ No such #fidayeen or suicide attack has occurred on any army cantt.
⚠️ Do not fall for these false claims intended to #mislead and cause confusion.
#PIBFactCheck:
▶️ No such #fidayeen or suicide attack has occurred on any army cantt.
⚠️ Do not fall for these false claims intended to #mislead and cause confusion.
🛑 Fake News Alert
Social media posts are claiming that entry to airports across India banned
#PIBFactCheck:
❌ This claim is #FAKE
✅ Always check news from verified sources before believing or sharing it
Social media posts are claiming that entry to airports across India banned
#PIBFactCheck:
❌ This claim is #FAKE
✅ Always check news from verified sources before believing or sharing it
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An #old video is being shared on #SocialMedia with the claim that #Pakistan has launched a missile attack on India in retaliation.
#PIBFactCheck
✅ The video being shared is of the explosive attack that took place in Beirut, Lebanon in the year 2020
✅ Don't fall for the #propaganda being spread by Pakistani handles. Rely only on official information
🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=DkykPt…
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✅ The video being shared is of the explosive attack that took place in Beirut, Lebanon in the year 2020
✅ Don't fall for the #propaganda being spread by Pakistani handles. Rely only on official information
🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=DkykPt…
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Drone Attack in Jalandhar⁉️
This drone strike video from #Jalandhar is widely circulating on social media
#PIBFactCheck
* This is an unrelated video of a farm fire. The video has the time 7:39 PM, while the drone attack began later.
* Do not share this video. See the clarification from DC, Jalandhar below👇
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EstDiCFLM/
This drone strike video from #Jalandhar is widely circulating on social media
#PIBFactCheck
* This is an unrelated video of a farm fire. The video has the time 7:39 PM, while the drone attack began later.
* Do not share this video. See the clarification from DC, Jalandhar below👇
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EstDiCFLM/
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This video is widely circulating on social media with a claim that Hazira Port in #Gujarat has been attacked
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* This is an unrelated video confirmed to depict an oil tanker explosion. The video is dated July 7, 2021.
* Do not share this video. Refer the link Below👇
https://www.the-sun.com/news/3239914/dramatic-moment-dubai-oil-tanker-explosion/
#PIBFactCheck
* This is an unrelated video confirmed to depict an oil tanker explosion. The video is dated July 7, 2021.
* Do not share this video. Refer the link Below👇
https://www.the-sun.com/news/3239914/dramatic-moment-dubai-oil-tanker-explosion/
❓Explosion at Jammu Air Force Base? Here's the truth!
An old image is being circulated with false claims of multiple explosions at the Jammu Air Force Base in India.
#PIBFactCheck
✅ This image is from the Kabul Airport blast in August 2021.
✅ Here’s a report from that time: https://al-ain.com/article/1630002029
📢 Don’t fall for misinformation. Always verify before sharing!
#IndiaFightsPropaganda
An old image is being circulated with false claims of multiple explosions at the Jammu Air Force Base in India.
#PIBFactCheck
✅ This image is from the Kabul Airport blast in August 2021.
✅ Here’s a report from that time: https://al-ain.com/article/1630002029
📢 Don’t fall for misinformation. Always verify before sharing!
#IndiaFightsPropaganda
Are ATMs closed⁉️
A viral #WhatsApp message claims ATMs will be closed for 2–3 days.
🛑 This Message is FAKE
✅ ATMs will continue to operate as usual
❌ Don't share unverified messages.
#IndiaFightsPropaganda
A viral #WhatsApp message claims ATMs will be closed for 2–3 days.
🛑 This Message is FAKE
✅ ATMs will continue to operate as usual
❌ Don't share unverified messages.
#IndiaFightsPropaganda