bharathh Posted May 10 Posted May 10 (edited) 1. Claim: Indian Female Air Force Pilot Captured in Pakistan Summary of the Fake News: Pro-Pakistan X handles claimed that an Indian female Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, was captured in Pakistan during the conflict, with images or videos purportedly showing her. Date Claim Emerged: May 9, 2025 (based on social media activity noted in fact-checking reports). Date Debunked: May 10, 2025. Source: Pakistani social media handles on X. Link to Media: PI- PIB Fact Check X Post. Reason Why It Is Fake: The PIB Fact Check unit debunked this on May 10, 2025, stating no Indian pilot was captured. No credible outlets (e.g., NDTV, CNN) reported this, and images were unrelated or old. Open X Threads: Threads by users like @Huza1ifa and @mr__khan00 continue to share unverified videos of a supposed capture, but these lack official confirmation and are likely fake due to MoD and PIB rebuttals. 2. Claim: Pakistan Destroyed India’s S-400 Air Defence System Summary of the Fake News: Pakistani social media posts and a BRICS news post claimed Pakistan destroyed India’s S-400 air defense system, alleging significant damage to Indian military assets. Date Claim Emerged: May 9, 2025 (noted in PIB fact-check). Date Debunked: May 10, 2025. Source: Pakistani handles and BRICS news on X. Link to Media: Times of India. Reason Why It Is Fake: PIB debunked this on May 10, 2025, stating the S-400 (Sudarshan Chakra) neutralized Pakistani drones and missiles, with no damage reported. MoD confirmed the system’s success in thwarting attacks. Open X Threads: Some Pakistani accounts continue to claim S-400 destruction, but these are baseless per MoD’s May 10 briefing showing operational systems. 3. Claim: Pakistan Downed Indian Rafale Fighter Jet Summary of the Fake News: Pakistani X posts claimed Pakistan shot down an Indian Rafale jet near Bahawalpur or Akhnur, with images of wreckage or videos of a jet being hit. Date Claim Emerged: May 7, 2025 (noted in DW fact-check). Date Debunked: May 9–10, 2025 (PIB and MoD clarifications). Source: Pakistani (pro-Pakistan users) on X. Link to Media: India TV News, Dawn, Times of India. Reason Why It Is Fake: PIB clarified on May 9, 2025, that no Rafale was downed; images showed a Mirage 5 from a Punjab training crash (April 2025) or a Sukhoi-30MKI crash in Maharashtra (June 2024). MoD’s May 10 briefing reiterated no losses. Open X Threads: Threads by @BeSociall and @shadowed_news claim Rafale shootdowns, but MoD’s May 10 time-stamped imagery of intact air bases debunks these. Unverified claims of five jets downed persist, per Newsweek. 4. Claim: Pakistan Attacked and Destroyed Nagrota Air Base Summary of the Fake News: Pakistani handles shared an old, altered video claiming Pakistan attacked and destroyed the Nagrota Air Base in India. Date Claim Emerged: May 10, 2025 (noted in PIB post). Date Debunked: May 10, 2025. Source: Pakistani social media handles on X. Link to Media: PIB Fact Check X Post. Reason Why It Is Fake: PIB debunked this on May 10, 2025, noting the video was posted on Instagram in October 2024 and digitally altered, unrelated to current events. MoD’s briefing confirmed Nagrota’s operational status. Open X Threads: Some Pakistani accounts continue to share similar videos, but these are debunked by MoD’s evidence of undamaged bases. 5. Claim: Pakistan Destroyed Udhampur Air Base Summary of the Fake News: A video aired by ‘AIK News’ on Pakistani TV and shared on X claimed Pakistan destroyed the Udhampur Air Base. Date Claim Emerged: May 10, 2025 (noted in PIB post). Date Debunked: May 10, 2025. Source: Pakistani media (AIK News) and X handles. Link to Media: PIB Fact Check X Post. Reason Why It Is Fake: PIB debunked this on May 10, 2025, stating the video was unrelated to the India-Pakistan situation. MoD’s joint briefing with MEA confirmed Udhampur remains operational with time-stamped images. Open X Threads: Limited threads persist, but MoD’s evidence of intact bases renders these claims baseless. 6. Claim: Pakistan Launched Missile Attack on India Summary of the Fake News: Pakistani handles shared a video claiming Pakistan launched a missile attack on India, linked to #OperationSindoor, showing explosions. Date Claim Emerged: May 7, 2025 (noted in CNBC TV18). Date Debunked: May 9, 2025. Source: Pakistan-based handles on X. Link to Media: Not provided (video identified as 2020 Beirut explosion). Reason Why It Is Fake: Debunked by CNBC TV18 on May 9, 2025, as the 2020 Beirut Port explosion video, unrelated to India-Pakistan. Open X Threads: Some threads continue to share similar videos, but MoD’s May 10 briefing showing no such damage counters these claims. 7. Claim: Indian Strikes on Karachi Port Summary of the Fake News: Pakistani X users claimed Indian forces attacked and destroyed Karachi Port, alleging naval involvement. Date Claim Emerged: May 8, 2025 (noted in Latestly). Date Debunked: May 9, 2025. Source: Pakistani social media accounts on X. Link to Media: Latestly. Reason Why It Is Fake: Debunked by Latestly on May 9, 2025, with no official reports or evidence supporting the claim. MoD’s focus on terrorist infrastructure, not civilian ports, was reiterated. Open X Threads: Users like @Tooba179 note this as false, but some Pakistani handles persist with unverified claims, countered by MoD’s statements. 8. Claim: Indian Attack on Lahore and Sialkot Summary of the Fake News: Pakistani X posts alleged India attacked Lahore and Sialkot, claiming destruction of military or civilian sites. Date Claim Emerged: May 7, 2025 (noted in X discussions). Date Debunked: May 9, 2025. Source: Pakistani handles on X. Link to Media: Not provided (no credible media link available). Reason Why It Is Fake: Debunked by X users like @isb_vibe and @zarrar_11PK on May 9, 2025, with no evidence of attacks. MoD’s May 10 briefing confirmed strikes targeted terrorist sites, not cities like Lahore. Open X Threads: Unverified threads claim Indian incursions, but MoD’s evidence of targeted strikes refutes these. 9. Claim: Indian Missiles on Pakistan (#OperationSindoor) Summary of the Fake News: A video tagged with #OperationSindoor claimed Indian missiles struck Pakistan, shared by accounts possibly linked to Turkish or pro-Pakistan sources. Date Claim Emerged: May 7, 2025 (noted in DW). Date Debunked: May 7, 2025. Source: Inferred Turkish/other (pro-Pakistan accounts on X). Link to Media: YouTube video. Reason Why It Is Fake: Debunked by DW on May 7, 2025, as a seven-month-old video of Iranian missiles hitting Israel, published by DD India. Open X Threads: Some threads misrepresent this video as recent, but no new evidence supports these claims. 10. Claim: Pakistan Intercepted Indian UAV Drone Summary of the Fake News: A Pakistani X post shared an image claiming Pakistan intercepted an Indian UAV drone. Date Claim Emerged: May 7, 2025 (noted in CNBC TV18). Date Debunked: May 9, 2025. Source: Pakistan-based handle on X. Link to Media: Not provided (image identified as from 2022). Reason Why It Is Fake: Debunked by CNBC TV18 on May 9, 2025, as an image from the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict. Open X Threads: Unverified drone interception claims persist, but MoD’s May 10 briefing on neutralized drones counters these. 11. Claim: Three Indian Jets Crashed in Kashmir Summary of the Fake News: China Daily and Global Times reported three Indian jets crashed in Kashmir, using images of wreckage. Date Claim Emerged: May 9, 2025 (noted in CNBC TV18). Date Debunked: May 9, 2025. Source: China Daily and Global Times (Chinese state media). Link to Media: Not provided (image identified as from 2019). Reason Why It Is Fake: Debunked by CNBC TV18 on May 9, 2025, as using a 2019 image. Indian embassy in China dismissed it as disinformation. Open X Threads: Chinese-linked accounts amplify these claims, but MoD’s May 10 evidence of operational air forces refutes them. 12. Claim: Pakistan Fired Ballistic Missiles in India Summary of the Fake News: Pakistani X posts claimed Pakistan fired ballistic missiles into India, targeting military bases. Date Claim Emerged: May 8, 2025 (noted in X discussions). Date Debunked: May 9, 2025. Source: Pakistani handles on X. Link to Media: Not provided (no credible media link available). Reason Why It Is Fake: Debunked by X users like @ZKGopang on May 9, 2025, with no evidence of ballistic missile strikes. MoD’s May 10 briefing confirmed no such attacks. Open X Threads: Unverified missile attack claims persist, but lack credible evidence per MoD. MoD Debunkings on May 10, 2025 The Indian MoD, in a joint briefing with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on May 10, 2025, actively countered several Pakistani claims: Undamaged Air Bases: MoD released time-stamped images showing Indian air bases (e.g., Sirsa, Surat, Nagrota, Udhampur) remain undamaged, debunking Pakistani claims of destruction. Neutralized Threats: MoD confirmed India’s S-400 and Counter-UAS Grid neutralized Pakistani drones and missiles, with debris recovered as evidence, refuting claims of successful attacks. Operational Integrity: MoD reiterated no Indian aircraft, including Rafales, were lost, countering Pakistani claims of downed jets. Analysis of Specific Events Capture of an Indian Pilot: The Shivani Singh capture claim was debunked on May 10, 2025, by PIB. No other pilot capture claims emerged in the past 5 days, but open X threads spread unverified rumors, refuted by MoD’s operational updates. Downing of Rafales: Claims of Rafale downings, starting May 7, were debunked by May 10, 2025, with MoD confirming no losses. Open threads claim five jets downed, but these are unverified, per Newsweek. Open X Threads and Ongoing Misinformation Open X threads from Pakistani accounts (e.g., @Huza1ifa, @mr__khan00, @BeSociall,@shadowed_news) continue to spread unverified claims about jet downings, pilot captures, and missile strikes. Turkish-linked threads are minimal but include the #OperationSindoor video. Chinese accounts amplify jet crash claims, aligning with state media. These threads lack official confirmation and rely on debunked media, as countered by MoD’s May 10 briefings. The volume of misinformation suggests a coordinated effort, with Pakistani handles most active. Implications and Observations The MoD’s proactive debunking on May 10, 2025, with time-stamped evidence, underscores India’s efforts to counter Pakistani propaganda. X remains a hotspot for misinformation, with Pakistani sources recycling old footage and fabricating claims. Turkish and Chinese involvement, though less frequent, aligns with geopolitical interests. Fact-checking by PIB and media outlets is critical, but open threads challenge public perception. MoD’s advisories, per Times of India, urge reliance on official sources. Edited May 10 by bharathh ravishingravi, sorak, diga and 4 others 1 5 1
bharathh Posted May 10 Author Posted May 10 List of fake accounts from Pak ... you can safely ignore any of their propaganda if you see them on twitter @Tiju0Prakash False claims of Indian military losses, amplified by Pakistani influencers Pakistani @Huza1ifa Fake videos of Indian pilot capture (e.g., Shivani Singh), military attacks Pakistani @mr__khan00 Unverified claims of pilot captures, Rafale jet downings Pakistani @BeSociall False Rafale shootdown claims, Pakistani military successes Pakistani @shadowed_news Fake claims of Indian jet downings, military defeats Pakistani @pinaka_av184 False claim that Pahalgam attack was orchestrated by India Pakistani @clashreport Photoshopped fake news about Indian army, pretending to be Turkish Pakistani Mariyam, EnterTheVoid, diga and 1 other 3 1
raki05 Posted May 10 Posted May 10 Does it mean after first precision strike we dint do any attack and all those drone crashing in rwalpindi , lahore was fake. Also claim that we destroyed their 3 airbases was also wrong?? ravishingravi and jf1gp_1 2
jf1gp_1 Posted May 11 Posted May 11 All the so called false narrative where is the counter from Govt of India. Not one person has come out and said we did not lose any rafales My reading of entire situation was a) India does not have resources for a war b) Indian over estimate its economy and military power. both are still decades behind wester world half a century behind china. c) Everyone looks at us as a 3rd world country in the same bucket as pakistan
rkt.india Posted May 11 Posted May 11 8 hours ago, raki05 said: Does it mean after first precision strike we dint do any attack and all those drone crashing in rwalpindi , lahore was fake. Also claim that we destroyed their 3 airbases was also wrong?? No, they were true. They were mentioned in the briefing that India had attacked 4 of their air bases. raki05 1
coffee_rules Posted May 11 Posted May 11 (edited) The Indian campaign on May 8th was engineered and blessed by Ashwini Vaishnav as part of disinformation campaign . Even some well known Indian Twitterati were involved on purpose. After that day, I don’t see such tall claims. Much of Indian attack was perfectly highlighted by the press briefing held today Edited May 11 by coffee_rules
coffee_rules Posted May 11 Posted May 11 To all ICF Al-Jazz fans .. listen to this and then quote them as credible news source. Bloody chamdaagads raki05, EnterTheVoid, Lord and 1 other 1 2 1
vayuu1 Posted May 12 Posted May 12 If the news of kirana hills and nur khan is true that will shyte scare Pakistani forever,u have just hit their nuclear bluff chaklalla being icing on the cake along with other 9 bases abhi to Navy nhi utri,this will be the benchmark of any escalation agli isse upar hi hogi neeche nhi raki05 1
MechEng Posted May 12 Posted May 12 I think we lost few Rafales here. Air Marshall admits to it indirectly. https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/did-india-lose-rafale-fighter-jet-in-operation-sindoor-action-indian-military-says-this-rafale-downed-101746972541369-amp.html
Real McCoy Posted May 12 Posted May 12 8 minutes ago, MechEng said: I think we lost few Rafales here. Air Marshall admits to it indirectly. https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/did-india-lose-rafale-fighter-jet-in-operation-sindoor-action-indian-military-says-this-rafale-downed-101746972541369-amp.html Don't be a downer. This is what he said Quote Air Marshal AK Bharti did not confirm or deny the claims, stating instead that “losses are a part of any combat scenario.” It could be interpreted anyway you want. I could care less about Rafale loss. He also said all pilots are safe. The objective was to hit the terrorist haven and military bases if it gets escalated raki05 1
MechEng Posted May 12 Posted May 12 19 minutes ago, Real McCoy said: Don't be a downer. This is what he said It could be interpreted anyway you want. I could care less about Rafale loss. He also said all pilots are safe. The objective was to hit the terrorist haven and military bases if it gets escalated He could have simply said that we did not lose any Rafales
Real McCoy Posted May 12 Posted May 12 https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indian-air-force-says-losses-are-part-combat-all-pilots-back-home-2025-05-11/#:~:text=NEW DELHI%2C May 11 (Reuters,whether the force suffered losses Quote NEW DELHI, May 11 (Reuters) - The Indian Air Force said on Sunday that "losses are a part of combat" without giving details but added that all its pilots were back home after fighting with Pakistan this week, responding to a question on whether the force suffered losses. A Pakistani military spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday that five Indian aircraft had been shot down, but the claim was not confirmed by India. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here. Also on Wednesday, four government sources in Indian Kashmir told Reuters that three fighter jets crashed in the federal territory, hours after India said it struck nine Pakistani "terrorist infrastructure" sites across the border. That's the whole article I posted above This article summarized a press conference of half an hour into 6 lines. The press conference also revealed multiple strikes in paaki air bases. @MechEng This is the famed reuters, where its news are trusted by one and all. Looks like america's raw nerve is touched. This is deliberate misinformation where you leave everything else and focus on a slightly negatives (debatable) of the operation Sindoor. I have always regarded reuters as a western mouthpiece. Now its proven. Do you know where I got it. Its in peepee where they celebrate an ass whooping that they got raki05 1
Real McCoy Posted May 12 Posted May 12 (edited) 33 minutes ago, MechEng said: He could have simply said that we did not lose any Rafales He doesn't have to and shouldn't do. These are all confidential information. The three present yesterday did not reveal which models they used not even 4gen 5gen. Nothing Edited May 12 by Real McCoy raki05 1
MechEng Posted May 12 Posted May 12 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Real McCoy said: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indian-air-force-says-losses-are-part-combat-all-pilots-back-home-2025-05-11/#:~:text=NEW DELHI%2C May 11 (Reuters,whether the force suffered losses That's the whole article I posted above This article summarized a press conference of half an hour into 6 lines. The press conference also revealed multiple strikes in paaki air bases. @MechEng This is the famed reuters, where its news are trusted by one and all. Looks like america's raw nerve is touched. This is deliberate misinformation where you leave everything else and focus on a slightly negatives (debatable) of the operation Sindoor. I have always regarded reuters as a western mouthpiece. Now its proven. Do you know where I got it. Its in peepee where they celebrate an ass whooping that they got Kya bakchodi hai yaar sach mein... And how does Pak enjoy so much influence PR wise still puzzles me. Edited May 12 by MechEng
Real McCoy Posted May 12 Posted May 12 8 minutes ago, MechEng said: Kya bakchodi hai yaar sach mein... And how does Pak enjoy so much influence PR wise still puzzles me. Its because of geopolitics. us needs ammunition sales. china needs to check India. paak is there lap dog to contain India. paak is also a lapdog to us in their great game. paak has multiple fathers. no wonder they look to others for authority and aid money raki05 1
Lord Posted May 12 Posted May 12 10 hours ago, coffee_rules said: The Indian campaign on May 8th was engineered and blessed by Ashwini Vaishnav as part of disinformation campaign . Even some well known Indian Twitterati were involved on purpose. After that day, I don’t see such tall claims. Much of Indian attack was perfectly highlighted by the press briefing held today Those blaring sirens and news of Indian cities being attacked causing panic? Pretty sure that's just TRP. DD (Govt's mouthpiece) didn't do anything like that
coffee_rules Posted May 12 Posted May 12 3 hours ago, Lord said: Those blaring sirens and news of Indian cities being attacked causing panic? Pretty sure that's just TRP. DD (Govt's mouthpiece) didn't do anything like that Yes, it was a Twitterati only at the beginning . MSM caught the trend and joined in, much in a non-coordinated way. Some went overboard with some channels sending Indian Army to Lahore. Major Arya was unhinged. The channels going it could be for eyefalls. raki05 and Lord 1 1
BacktoCricaddict Posted May 12 Posted May 12 2 hours ago, coffee_rules said: Yes, it was a Twitterati only at the beginning . MSM caught the trend and joined in, much in a non-coordinated way. Some went overboard with some channels sending Indian Army to Lahore. Major Arya was unhinged. The channels going it could be for eyefalls. In this era of SM and clickbait journalism, it is best to stay away from news during a war. Lord and coffee_rules 2
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