Guwahati: In a fresh instance of cross-border misinformation, a Pakistani X (formerly Twitter) handle named ‘Islamabad Insider’ has come under fire for spreading a fake video claiming an attack on an Indian Army convoy near Kamakhya Gate in Guwahati, Assam. The Assam Police promptly debunked the claims, calling it a “deliberate attempt to spread falsehood and incite unrest.”
The viral video falsely alleged that locals in Assam had ambushed an Army convoy en route from Nagaland to Kashmir, suggesting rising anger in the region over what it termed the “Modi regime’s oppression and false flags.” The video, accompanied by dramatic but unauthenticated visuals, was widely circulated by the handle, which is suspected to be run from Pakistan.
Reacting swiftly, the Assam Police took to their official X account and categorically stated:
“The claim regarding an attack on an Army convoy near Kamakhya Gate in Guwahati is completely false. This is a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation and create panic. The X handle itself indicates the origin of the fake narrative.”
Senior police officials confirmed that no such incident took place anywhere in Guwahati, and no Army movement or local disturbance was reported near Kamakhya Gate on the date in question. Authorities have also flagged the matter to cybercrime units for tracking the origins and intent behind the misinformation campaign.
This development comes amid increased vigilance in Assam and other northeastern states following the Pahalgam terror attack in J&K, which has triggered nationwide concern and strict monitoring of social media for inflammatory content.
Sources in Assam Police indicated that they are working closely with central agencies to identify and possibly block such foreign-based propaganda accounts, especially those attempting to exploit sensitive regional issues to stoke communal and political unrest.
Cybersecurity experts warn that such fake narratives can rapidly escalate tensions if not promptly countered. “Disinformation is now a powerful weapon. Platforms like X must act faster in flagging and suspending handles pushing such fake content,” said a senior officer involved in digital surveillance.
The incident has once again raised concerns over Pakistan-based online propaganda targeting India’s internal security and socio-political harmony, especially in strategic border states like Assam.
Assam Police reiterated their appeal to citizens to avoid sharing unverified content and to rely only on official channels for any updates on security-related developments.
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