NEW DELHI: The central authorities has truth checked a number of Pakistani information on Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian Armed Forces in an effort to counter terrorism after the Pahalgam assault.The Press Data Bureau‘s truth verify unit cautioned in opposition to “doubtful content material” being circulated on social media and termed it “Pakistan sponsored propaganda”.“Within the coming days your social media can be flooded with Pakistan sponsored propaganda.It is essential to scrutinize each piece of data fastidiously,” it stated in a publish.It has additionally requested the residents to share such info associated to the Indian Armed Forces or Operation Sindoor.“When you encounter doubtful content material, particularly in regards to the Indian Armed Forces or any information associated to ongoing state of affairs, report it to #PIBFactCheck. WhatsApp: +91 8799711259; E mail: socialmedia@pib.gov.in,” it stated.This is a listing of reports it has debunked:

Pakistan has not shot down any Indian Rafale

The claims and pictures of Indian Rafale jet being shot down close to Bahawalpur is fake. PIB clarified that the picture was from an “earlier incident involving an IAF MiG-21 fighter jet that crashed in Moga district in Punjab in 2021.”Moreover, one other video with the declare that an IAF fighter jet has been shot down can be pretend. “The video is from an earlier incident from 2019, involving an Indian Air Power (IAF) Mi-17 V5 helicopter that crashed close to Budgam, J&Ok,” it stated.“Pakistani social media accounts are recycling an outdated video and sharing it within the current context,” PIB famous.Moreover, one other outdated picture of a jet crash from 2024 was being shared within the present context of Operation Sindoor.“The picture is from an earlier incident involving an Indian Air Power (IAF) MiG-29 fighter jet that crashed in Barmer, Rajasthan, in September 2024,” PIB clarified.One other outdated video of 2025 fighter jet crash was being shared with the declare that Pakistan had shot down IAF throughout Operation Sindoor. “The video being shared is from February 2025 and depicts the crash of an Indian Air Power (IAF) Mirage 2000 plane close to Shivpuri, Gwalior, which occurred throughout a routine coaching mission,” it stated.

Pakistan Airforce has not focused Srinagar airbase

PIB famous {that a} video was being circulated by some “pro-Pakistan accounts” falsely claiming that the Pakistan Air Power focused Srinagar Airbase. The footage, nonetheless, is of Pakistan itself and never of India. “In a video shared by a number of pro-Pakistan handles, it’s being falsely claimed that the Pakistan Airforce has focused Srinagar airbase. The video shared is outdated and NOT from India. The video is from sectarian clashes that passed off within the 12 months 2024, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan,” it stated.

Pakistan has not destroyed Indian Brigade Headquarters.

A number of social media claimed that Pakistan destroyed Indian Brigade Headquarters in the course of the ongoing Operation Sindoor.“Please keep away from sharing unverified info and rely solely on official sources from the Authorities of India for correct info,” it stated.

Outdated video of Pakistan Military elevating White Flag at LoC shared with false claims

An outdated video from September 2019 exhibiting the Pakistan Military elevating a white flag on the LoC was being circulated on social media. The footage, initially, is of Pakistani troopers utilizing a white flag to retrieve the our bodies of their fallen personnel following a failed infiltration try.Nonetheless, a number of Pakistani social media handles had been sharing it with a deceptive narrative, falsely claiming that it reveals Indian Military troops waving white flags to get well the our bodies of their very own troopers. This declare is fully baseless and an try and distort the details, PIB stated.“An outdated video from September 2019 of the #Pakistan Military elevating white flag at LOC to get well our bodies of its lifeless troopers is being shared by Pakistani handles with the false declare that it’s #IndianArmy waving white flags at LOC to retrieve our bodies of its troopers,” it stated.

Pretend letter attributed to DRDO relating to failure of BrahMos missile

A letter attributed to DRDO was being circulated on social media relating to failure of BrahMos missile. PIB famous that no such letter has been issued by the defence organisation. “A letter undersigned by scientist AS Kumar from the Defence Analysis and Improvement Organisation (DRDO), is being circulated on-line alleging a failure in BrahMos missile elements,” PIB stated.“There isn’t any scientist named AS Kumar on the Armament Analysis & Improvement Institution (ARDE),” it added.