The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has identified and debunked over 40 instances of fake news propagated by Pakistan-based sources amid escalating tensions with India following Operation Sindoor. On May 10, 2025, the PIB swiftly addressed a series of misleading social media posts, including false claims of a Pakistani cyberattack on India’s electricity grid and a fabricated drone strike on the Nankana Sahib Gurdwara, as part of a broader wave of misinformation targeting the public.
Wave of Misinformation Post-Operation Sindoor
The surge in fake news followed India’s precision airstrikes on terrorist camps across the border under Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. These strikes, aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure, triggered a flood of deceptive posts from Pakistani social media accounts intended to incite unrest and confusion in India.
Among the false narratives, the PIB’s Fact Check Unit tackled claims circulating between late Wednesday and early Thursday, alleging that a Pakistani cyberattack had crippled 70 per cent of India’s electricity grid. Additional misinformation included assertions of a temporary closure of the Mumbai-Delhi airline route and a supposed Indian drone attack on the Nankana Sahib Gurdwara, a sacred Sikh site in Pakistan’s Punjab province and the birthplace of Guru Nanak. After a thorough investigation, the PIB dismissed all these claims as entirely baseless.
In response to the rampant spread of false narratives, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a cybersecurity advisory on May 10, 2025, to caution the public against online misinformation. The advisory read, “Critical Online Safety Alert: Always follow cybersecurity precautions. Stay cautious while online—don’t fall for traps or misinformation. Be patriotic, stay vigilant, stay safe. #DigitalIndia #OperationSindoor.”
The PIB also specifically refuted the claim of an attack on the Nankana Sahib Gurdwara, emphasising that such reports were being deliberately spread to incite communal discord. The government reiterated the importance of relying on official sources for accurate information during this period of heightened tension.
The misinformation campaign is part of a larger effort to destabilise public sentiment amid the India-Pakistan conflict. The PIB has checked over 40 fake news claims, including fabricated videos, doctored images, and baseless allegations, aimed at creating panic and confusion. These include false reports of military attacks, downed aircraft, and infrastructure damage, many of which misuse old or unrelated content to mislead the public.
Fake News 1: Indian Soldiers Crying and Abandoning Posts
A viral video circulating on social media claims that Indian soldiers, overwhelmed by the intensity of the India-Pakistan conflict, were seen crying and abandoning their posts. The video, however, is an old and unrelated clip that has been falsely linked to recent events. The PIB Fact Check team has categorically declared this claim as fake and baseless.
⚠️Old Video Alert!
In an old video, it is being claimed that Indian soldiers are crying and abandoning their posts as the India-Pakistan war intensifies
✅ This video was posted on Instagram on April 27 and is NOT related to the Indian Army!… pic.twitter.com/wy6EzBUnab
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
Fake News 2: Al Jazeera’s False Claim of Explosions Near Srinagar Airport
Propaganda portal Al Jazeera falsely reported approximately 10 explosions around Srinagar Airport in Jammu & Kashmir.
PIB Fact Check found that this claim is FAKE. No such incidents have occurred. Authorities urge the public to rely solely on official sources for accurate information and avoid falling for misleading propaganda intended to create confusion.
.@AJEnglish has claimed that there have been about 10 explosions around #Srinagar airport in J&K.
💠This claim is #Fake
💠Rely only on official sources for authentic information. Do not fall for these false claims intended to #mislead and cause confusion.… pic.twitter.com/vRiiJfUmJg
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
Fake News 3: Explosion Near Jaipur Airport
Another false claim doing the rounds on social media is that there was an explosion near Jaipur Airport. This rumour has also been debunked, as no such explosion has occurred. The PIB has clarified that the airport remains fully operational, and the claim lacks any factual basis.
🚨 Jaipur Airport is Safe 🚨
Claims are circulating that explosions were heard at #Jaipur Airport.#PIBFactCheck
💠 These claims are FAKE
💠 Here is the clarification from the District Collector & Magistrate, Jaipur
🔗https://t.co/qqbbFgGZ7x pic.twitter.com/rijeLipwhY
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
Fake News 4: Indian Post Destroyed by Pakistan
Social media posts have also alleged that a military post of the Indian Army was destroyed by Pakistan. This claim has been dismissed as completely fake. The Indian Army has confirmed that no such incident took place, and the post in question remains intact.
🚨 Propaganda Alert!🚨
Social Media post falsely claims that an Indian post has been destroyed. #PIBFactCheck
❌ The claim is #Fake
✅This video is #old and NOT related to any activity post #OperationSindoor
✅The video was originally uploaded on YouTube on 15 Nov 2020
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
Fake News 5: Delhi-Mumbai Airline Route Closed
There was widespread speculation on social media that the Delhi-Mumbai airline route had been temporarily closed. The Airports Authority of India and the PIB have both clarified that this claim is entirely false. The route is fully operational and has not faced any interruptions.
It is being claimed that there is a temporary closure of services on Delhi-Mumbai airline route.#PIBFactCheck
❌This claim is #FAKE
💠The Airports Authority of India has extended the temporary closure of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within the Delhi &… pic.twitter.com/jdC630a1BA
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
Fake News 6: Drone Attack on Nankana Sahib Gurdwara
Another major false claim being circulated suggests that India conducted a drone attack on the revered Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan. The PIB has unequivocally stated that this is completely false and baseless. Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, holds significant religious importance, and no such incident has occurred.
सोशल मीडिया पर साझा किए गए एक वीडियो में दावा किया जा रहा है कि भारत ने ननकाना साहिब गुरुद्वारे पर ड्रोन हमला किया है। #PIBFactCheck
❌यह दावा पूरी तरह फर्जी है।
▶️ सांप्रदायिक विद्वेष फैलाने के लिए ऐसे कंटेन्ट बनाए जाते हैं।
▶️ कृपया सतर्क रहें। ऐसे वीडियो फॉरवर्ड न करें।… pic.twitter.com/59omIJx9r6
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Fake News 7: Cyberattack on India’s Power Grid
Social media posts have alleged that a cyberattack by Pakistan resulted in 70% of India’s electricity grid becoming dysfunctional. The Ministry of Power and PIB have labelled this claim as entirely false. The power grid remains unaffected, and no disruptions have been reported.
🚨 Attention: False Claim Circulating Online! 🚨
Social media posts are asserting that a cyber attack by #Pakistan has caused 70% of India’s electricity grid to become dysfunctional.#PIBFactCheck
❌This claim is #FAKE#IndiaFightsPropaganda pic.twitter.com/8Gcmcm4vYq
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Fake News 8: Destruction of S-400 Missile System
One of the most sensational yet unfounded claims suggests that Pakistan has destroyed India’s S-400 missile system. This allegation has been fact-checked and labelled as completely false by PIB. The S-400 system, a key part of India’s defence infrastructure, remains fully operational and intact.
🚨 S-400 Destroyed by Pakistan? Here’s the Truth!
Posts circulating on social media claim that Pakistan has destroyed an Indian S-400 air defence system.#PIBFactCheck
❌ This claim is FAKE.
❌ Reports of destruction or any damage to an S-400 system are baseless.… pic.twitter.com/wPLKQSBAqe
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Fake News 9: Indian Female Air Force pilot has been captured
The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit has debunked several misinformation circulating on social media. PIB Fact Check has refuted that Indian Female Air Force pilot has been captured. “Pro-Pakistan social media handles claim that an Indian Female Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, has been captured in Pakistan. PIBFactCheck found this claim is FAKE,” PIB fact check stated.
Indian Female Air Force pilot has NOT been captured🚨
Pro-Pakistan social media handles claim that an Indian Female Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, has been captured in Pakistan.#PIBFactCheck
❌ This claim is FAKE!#IndiaFightsPropaganda@MIB_India… pic.twitter.com/V8zovpSRYk
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Fake News 10: Indian Pilot Ejected Over PoK
A piece of Fake news was circulated with claims that an Indian pilot ejected over Pok, however, the truth is something else. PIB did a fact check and wrote, “Posts on social media claim that an Indian pilot ejected from a fighter jet over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). #PIBFactCheck This claim is FAKE. ”
🚨 Indian Pilot Ejected Over PoK? Here’s the Truth!
Posts on social media claim that an Indian pilot ejected from a fighter jet over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).#PIBFactCheck
❌ This claim is FAKE.
📢 Don’t fall for misinformation. Always verify before sharing.… pic.twitter.com/u12T92qhr2
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Fake News 11: Indian Female Air Force Pilot Captured by Pakistan
A viral claim suggested an Indian female Air Force pilot was captured by Pakistan.
PIB did a FactCheck and informed that, “This is FAKE NEWS! The image used is from June 2023 and is outdated.”
Viral claim about Indian female Air Force pilot captured by Pakistan🚨#PIBFactCheck
❌ FAKE NEWS!
✅ The image being circulated is from June 2023 and thus OLD!
🔗https://t.co/eZdCZMhKLN🔎Misinformation is being spread by pro-Pakistan handles. Verify before you share. Don’t… pic.twitter.com/P9GsmxSmyU
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Fake News 12: Fake AI Video Alert
A manipulated video falsely depicting External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar issuing an apology has been circulating on social media.
PIB Fact Check found that the video is AI-generated and part of a malicious propaganda campaign. Authorities confirm it is entirely fake.
🚨 Fake AI Video Alert ⚠️
A doctored video showing EAM @DrSJaishankar apologizing is circulating online.#PIBFactCheck
✅ The video is AI-generated and part of false propaganda
🔍 Stay alert. Don’t fall for misinformation.#IndiaFightsPropaganda@MIB_India @DDNewslive… pic.twitter.com/cVSxbg3w6C
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Fake News 13: Old IAF Plane Crash Video Shared in False Context
A video depicting an Indian Air Force (IAF) plane crash is being circulated on social media, falsely linked to the current India-Pakistan situation.
PIB Fact Check found that, the video is old and shows a Jaguar aircraft that crashed in Ambala during a routine training exercise. The claim is misleading and unrelated to recent events.
🚨 Old IAF Plane Crash Video Shared in False Context ❌
A video of an IAF plane crash is being falsely shared in the context of the current India-Pakistan situation.#PIBFactCheck
✅ This video shows a Jaguar aircraft of the IAF that crashed in Ambala during a routine training… pic.twitter.com/mOT186mPJx
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Fake News 14: Udhampur Air Base remains operational
A video broadcast by ‘AIK News’ on live television falsely claimed that Pakistan had destroyed the Udhampur Air Base.
PIB Fact Check found that the video actually depicts a fire at a chemical factory in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, and is unrelated to the current situation. The Udhampur Air Base remains fully operational.
🚨Udhampur Air Base remains operational✅
A video aired by ‘AIK News’ on live TV claimed that Pakistan had destroyed the Udhampur Air Base.#PIBFactCheck
✅ This video shows a fire incident at a chemical factory in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan.
✅ It’s unrelated to the current… pic.twitter.com/EIs0xXucXw
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Fake News 15: No Attack on Nagrota Air Base
A digitally altered video is being falsely shared on social media, claiming to show a Pakistani attack on the Nagrota Air Base.
PIB Fact Check found that, the video is fake and was originally posted on Instagram in October 2024, unrelated to any recent events. Nagrota Air Base remains secure.
Heard of attack on Nagrota Air Base❓BEWARE‼️
An old and digitally altered video is being falsely circulated as footage of a Pakistani attack on the Nagrota Air Base.#PIBFactCheck
✅ This video was originally posted on Instagram in October 2024.
🔗 Watch:… pic.twitter.com/eO0o5njfRi
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Fake News 16: Bathinda Airfield Fully Operational
Social media posts falsely claiming that the Bathinda Airfield has been destroyed are being artificially amplified.
PIB Fact Check found that, this is FAKE NEWS! The Bathinda Airfield remains fully operational with no damage reported.
Heard of attack on Nagrota Air Base❓BEWARE‼️
An old and digitally altered video is being falsely circulated as footage of a Pakistani attack on the Nagrota Air Base.#PIBFactCheck
✅ This video was originally posted on Instagram in October 2024.
🔗 Watch:… pic.twitter.com/eO0o5njfRi
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Fake News 17: No Missile Attack on Delhi Airport
An old video is being circulated on social media, falsely presented as evidence of a missile strike on New Delhi Airport.
PIB Fact Check found that, the video is fake in this context and actually depicts a gas station explosion in Aden, Yemen, from August 2024. It has no connection to the current India-Pakistan situation.
Fake News 18: No IAF Jet Crashes in Himalayas
Multiple pro-Pakistan social media accounts are spreading false claims that three Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets crashed in various parts of the Himalayan region.
PIB Fact Check found that, the claim is FAKE. The image being shared is outdated, originating from 2016, and unrelated to any recent incidents.
🚨Did 3 IAF Jets Crash in Himalayas? 🚨
Several pro-Pakistan social media accounts are falsely claiming that three fighter jets have crashed in different areas of the Himalayan region.#PIBFactcheck
– This claim is #FAKE
– The image being circulated is old, dating back to… pic.twitter.com/WZ9cBLWXWI
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Fake News 19: No Pakistani Attack on Jammu
An old video was getting shared on social media, falsely claiming it depicts a Pakistani attack on Jammu.
PIB Fact Check found that, the video is fake in this context and originates from Dhaka, dated February 2025. It has no connection to any recent events in Jammu.
🚫 Fake News Alert!
An old video is circulating on social media claiming a Pakistani attack on Jammu.#PIBFactCheck
✅ This video is originally from Dhaka, from February 2025.
✅ Here’s a report from that time: https://t.co/QNpSNvivo2
🛡️ Don’t fall for misinformation.… pic.twitter.com/ffbXyxBo3U
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
Fake News 20: China Daily Claimed Three Indian Jets Crashed in Kashmir
A news report by China Daily falsely stated that at least three Indian jets had crashed in Kashmir, stirring concerns amid heightened tensions.
PIB Fact Check found that, the claim was disproven. The image used in the report was from an incident in 2019, not a recent event. A related news report from 2019 by Al Jazeera. This misinformation was identified as part of a coordinated propaganda campaign aimed at creating panic and misleading the public.
A news report by @ChinaDaily falsely claims that at least three Indian jets crashed in Kashmir.#PIBFactCheck
✅ The image is from an earlier incident from 2019.
🔗Here is a news report from 2019: https://t.co/0BeLRorOvF
🔴 This is part of a coordinated propaganda campaign… pic.twitter.com/E1OQaDYkHV
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
Fake News 21: No Sukhoi Su-30MKI Shot Down in Muzaffarabad
Pakistani social media accounts have been spreading false claims that a Sukhoi Su-30MKI was shot down in Muzaffarabad, with an Indian pilot captured alive.
PIB Fact Check found that he claim is false. The Sukhoi Su-30MKI in question belongs to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and crashed at Undre Vasti in Kulwadi village near the Pune-Ahmad Nagar highway in Maharashtra on October 14, 2014. This incident is unrelated to any recent events.
Fake News Alert ‼️
Pakistani social media handles are claiming that a Sukhoi Su-30MKI was shot down in Muzaffarabad, capturing an Indian Pilot alive.#PIBFactCheck
✅ This Sukhoi SU-30MKI of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed at Undre Vasti of Kulwadi village near Pune-Ahamad… pic.twitter.com/Fr5GITYQzL
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
Fake News 22: Fake Video of MLRS Attack on India
A video depicting a heavy MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems) barrage has been circulating online, falsely presented as evidence of a Pakistani attack on India.
PIB Fact Check shows, the video is fake and originates from a video game, having been online for over three years. It has no connection to the current India-Pakistan situation.
🚨 Pakistan Propaganda Alert!
A video showing a heavy MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems) barrage is being falsely shared as a real Pakistani attack on India.#PIBFactCheck
✅ The video is from a video game and has been online for over 3 years.
✅ It has no connection to… pic.twitter.com/VXAE93YfXs
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
Fake News 23: No Explosion at Jammu Air Force Base, Old Image Misused
An old image has been circulating on social media, falsely claiming multiple explosions occurred at the Jammu Air Force Base in India.
PIB Fact Check found that on May 9 that the image is from the Kabul Airport blast in August 2021 and has no connection to recent events in Jammu.
❓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… pic.twitter.com/y99zbukBGM
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
Fake News 24: Hazira Port in Gujarat Not Attacked
A video has been widely shared on social media, falsely claiming that Hazira Port in Gujarat has been attacked amid recent tensions.
PIB Fact Check shows the video is unrelated and depicts an oil tanker explosion from July 7, 2021. Authorities urge the public not to share this misleading video.
This video is widely circulating on social media with a claim that Hazira Port in #Gujarat has been attacked #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… pic.twitter.com/nlQwgVAj3k
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
Fake News 25: Jalandhar Drone Attack Claim Debunked
A video purportedly showing a drone strike in Jalandhar has been widely circulating on social media, fueling concerns amid heightened tensions.
PIB Fact Check shows, the video is unrelated and depicts a farm fire, with a timestamp of 7:39 PM, which predates the reported drone activity in Jalandhar. The claim is false.
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… pic.twitter.com/IRBjq2KOTQ
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025
Fake News 26: False Claim of Pakistani Army Destroying Indian Post
A fake video circulated by Pakistani social media accounts has alleged that the Pakistani Army destroyed an Indian post, stirring panic amid ongoing tensions.
PIB Fact Check: The claim is completely false, and the video is staged. There is no unit in the Indian Army called “20 Raj Battalion,” as claimed. This is part of a coordinated propaganda campaign aimed at misleading the public and creating panic.
🚨 Staged Video Alert 🚨
Fake video is being circulated by Pakistani handles alleging that an Indian Post was destroyed by the #Pakistani Army
✅ The claim is completely false, and the video is staged
❌ There is no unit called “20 Raj Battalion” in the… pic.twitter.com/959rc9OrTH
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025
Fake News 27: No Pakistani Missile Attack on India
An old video is being circulated on social media, falsely claiming that Pakistan launched a missile attack on India in retaliation amid recent tensions.
PIB Fact Check found that the video actually depicts the 2020 explosive attack in Beirut, Lebanon, and is unrelated to current events. Authorities warn against falling for propaganda spread by Pakistani handles and urge the public to rely solely on official information.
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… pic.twitter.com/G8nIIdn6FG
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025
Fake News 28: No Fidayeen Attack on Army Brigade in Rajouri
Social media has been abuzz with claims of a “fidayeen” (suicide) attack on an Army brigade in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, raising concerns amid heightened tensions.
PIB Fact Check shows, the claim is false. No such fidayeen or suicide attack has taken place at any army cantonment in the region. Authorities urge the public to refrain from spreading unverified 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. pic.twitter.com/x8Az5tigUO
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025
Fake News 29: No Indian Military Attack on Amritsar from Ambala Airbase
A social media post has falsely alleged that the Indian military used Ambala Airbase to launch an attack on Amritsar and its own citizens, stirring controversy amid ongoing tensions.
PIBFactCheck shows, the claim is entirely baseless and part of a deliberate misinformation campaign. No such attack occurred, and authorities urge the public to verify information before sharing.
A social media post falsely claims that the Indian military used Ambala Airbase to attack #Amritsar and its own citizens.
✅ This claim is completely baseless and part of a concerted misinformation campaign.
Read more about #Pakistan attack on Amritsar👇… pic.twitter.com/C2NnXPjkgF
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025
Fake News 30: India Did Not Target Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project
A social media post has falsely claimed that India targeted the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project in Pakistan, escalating concerns amid recent tensions.
PIB Fact Check shows, the claim is baseless. No such attack occurred, and authorities confirm the information is part of a misinformation campaign.
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.… pic.twitter.com/6GMVoLMIS4
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025
Fake News 31: No Pakistan Army Strike in Battal Sector
Pakistan-based social media handles have been circulating a video falsely claiming that the Pakistan Army attacked posts in the Battal Sector of Jammu & Kashmir, alleging the deaths of at least 12 Indian soldiers.
PIB Fact Check shows, the video is old and unrelated to any events following Operation Sindoor. The footage dates back to August 2011 and has no connection to recent activities in the region.
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.#PIBFactCheck
✅This video is old and NOT related to any activity post #OperationSindoor
✅This image is… pic.twitter.com/n4mWxr21jw
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025
Fake News 32: No Pakistani Attack on Indian Military Colony
An old video is being circulated on social media, falsely claiming to depict a Pakistani attack on an Indian military colony amid recent tensions.
PIB Fact Check shows, the video is unrelated and originates from Indonesia, recorded on May 6, 2025, before Operation Sindoor was launched. Authorities urge the public not to fall for such misinformation.
⚠️ 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… pic.twitter.com/ijE8Dymp02
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025
Fake News 33: Aircraft Crash Video Falsely Linked to Operation Sindoor
Pakistani social media accounts have been circulating an old video, falsely claiming it depicts a recent aircraft crash related to Operation Sindoor.
PIB Fact Check shows, the video is from an earlier incident in 2019, showing an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 V5 helicopter that crashed near Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Official details of the 2019 incident can be found here: PIB Press Release. A related news report from 2019 also confirms the event. The video has no connection to current operations.
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.#PIBFactCheck
✅ The video is from an earlier incident from 2019, involving an Indian Air Force… pic.twitter.com/md42wWpxO2
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025
Fake News 34: No Indian Drone Intercepted in Gujranwala
Pakistan-based social media handles have been sharing an old image, falsely claiming that the Pakistan Army intercepted an Indian UAV drone that fell in Gujranwala, Pakistan.
PIB Fact Check shows the image is from the Ukraine-Russia conflict in 2022 and has no connection to recent events involving India or Pakistan.
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… pic.twitter.com/XdY1D9ZmuQ
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025
Fake News 35: Old Video Falsely Claims Indian Army Waving White Flags at LOC
An old video from September 2019, originally showing the Pakistan Army raising a white flag at the Line of Control (LOC) to recover the bodies of its deceased soldiers, has been recirculated by Pakistani social media handles. These accounts falsely claim that the video depicts the Indian Army waving white flags at the LOC to retrieve the bodies of its soldiers.
PIB Fact Check found the claim is false. The video is unrelated to current events and has been misused to spread misinformation.
🚨 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… pic.twitter.com/VtC58iqkHr
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 7, 2025
Fake News 36: Video of IAF Mirage 2000 Crash Misused by Pakistani Accounts
Pakistani social media accounts have been sharing a video of a plane crash, falsely claiming that Pakistan shot down another Indian fighter jet amid recent tensions.
PIB Fact Check shows the video is from February 2025 and shows the crash of an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mirage 2000 aircraft near Shivpuri, Gwalior, during a routine training mission. It is unrelated to any recent conflict with Pakistan.
Pakistani accounts sharing video of a crash, claiming #Pakistan has shot down another Indian fighter plane.#PIBFactCheck
✔️The video being shared is from February 2025 and depicts the crash of an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mirage 2000 aircraft near Shivpuri, Gwalior, which… pic.twitter.com/IJEcJqlFKg
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 7, 2025
Fake News 37: Old IAF Crash Image Falsely Linked to Operation Sindoor
Pro-Pakistan social media accounts have been circulating an old image of a crashed aircraft, falsely claiming that Pakistan shot down an Indian Rafale jet near Bahawalpur during the ongoing Operation Sindoor.
PIB Fact Check clarified on May 7 that the image is from an earlier incident in 2021, involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 fighter jet that crashed in Moga district, Punjab. The claim is entirely false and part of a propaganda campaign
⚠️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… pic.twitter.com/LdkJ1JYuH0
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 7, 2025
Fake News 38: Old IAF MiG-29 Crash Image Misused in Operation Sindoor Context
Pro-Pakistan social media handles have been recirculating an old image of a crashed aircraft, presenting it in various forms to falsely link it to the current Operation Sindoor situation.
PIB Fact Check shows, the image is from an earlier incident involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-29 fighter jet that crashed in Barmer, Rajasthan, in September 2024. It has no connection to recent events.
An old image showing a crashed aircraft is being re-circulated by pro-Pakistan handles in various forms in the current context of #OperationSindoor#PIBFactcheck
✔️The image is from an earlier incident involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-29 fighter jet that crashed in… pic.twitter.com/6NJQvRH7KJ
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 7, 2025
Fake News 39: Pakistan Did Not Destroy Indian Brigade Headquarters
Social media posts have been circulating with false claims that Pakistan destroyed an Indian Brigade Headquarters amid recent tensions.
PIB Fact Check shows, the claim is FAKE. Authorities urge the public to avoid sharing unverified information and to rely solely on official sources from the Government of India for accurate updates.
Social media posts falsely claims that Pakistan destroyed Indian Brigade Headquarters.#PIBFactCheck
❌ This claim is #FAKE
✅ Please avoid sharing unverified information and rely only on official sources from the Government of India for accurate information. pic.twitter.com/9W5YLjBubp
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 7, 2025
Fake News 40: No Pakistan Airforce Attack on Srinagar Airbase
A video shared by several pro-Pakistan social media handles has falsely claimed that the Pakistan Airforce targeted the Srinagar Airbase in India.
PIB Fact Check shows the video is old and not from India. It actually depicts sectarian clashes that occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, in 2024, and is unrelated to the current situation.
In a video shared by several pro-Pakistan handles, it is being falsely claimed that the Pakistan Airforce has targeted Srinagar airbase#PIBFactCheck
❌ The video shared is old and NOT from India.
✅The video is from sectarian clashes that took place in the year 2024, in… pic.twitter.com/vPmMq4IWdE
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 7, 2025
The PIB continues to lead efforts in debunking these fake news claims, urging citizens to remain vigilant and refrain from sharing unverified content. As tensions between India and Pakistan persist, the government emphasises the need for the public to rely solely on official updates to avoid falling prey to malicious propaganda.
Comments