PIB fact-check debunks wave of cross-border misinformation targeting India

A barrage of coordinated disinformation has been carried out by certain social media handles in general and mainstream media in particular in Pakistan with the sole objective to instill fear among the Indian masses. This psychological warfare has been actively debunked by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) for the last few weeks. In addition, Indian media and social media users have been falling for misinformation. The fact-check unit of PIB put the record straight and debunked misinformation, disinformation and outright lies. A total of seven videos were fact-checked between 2200 Hrs on May 08, 2025 and 0630 Hrs. A list of the fact-checked videos, along with their links are compiled below:

A video of a drone attack in Jalandhar was widely being circulated to create a panic among the masses. PIB investigated the video and found that it was an unrelated video of a farm fire. The video had the timeline of 7:39 pm, while the drone attack began later. The same was backed by the DC of Jalandhar. The link for the same is provided - https://www.facebook.com/Jalandharadmin/posts/pfbid0E2xxyW8SYWWUD5Vaje3QwzL3r2zARR6d4hmSVfajgTbAsy1VFrBsqMxpfmkuiYdil?rdid=zONIbv21N1ARi71n#

PIB X link - https://x.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1920573308502004108

An Indian post was claimed to be destroyed by the Pakistani army in one of the fake videos spread online. The video was shared and amplified by a number of fake and unverified accounts. PIB found the claim to be completely false and confirmed it to be staged upon verification since there is no unit called “20 Raj Battalion" in the Indian Army. The video aimed to mislead the public and a part of a coordinated propaganda campaign.

PIB X link - https://x.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1920563445700890909

An old video was shared on Social Media with the claim that Pakistan has launched a missile attack on India in retaliation. PIB upon fact-checking the video busted the disinformation. The video shared was actually of the explosive attack that took place in Beirut, Lebanon in the year 2020. The link debunking the same is provided - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkykPt9ISyk

PIB X link - https://x.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1920549148438245721

Information regarding a fidayeen attack on an Army brigade in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir was widely shared and circulated. Upon fact-checking, PIB confirmed that no such fidayeen or suicide attack occurred on any army cantonment. The false claims was solely intented to mislead and cause confusion. The video was accordingly flagged.

PIB X link – https://x.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1920533172405592286

A confidential letter claimed Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) Gen V.K. Narayan had sent a confidential letter regarding military preparedness to the Army officer of Northern Command. PIB fact-checked the same and found that Gen. V.K. Narayan is not the CoAS and confirmed the letter to be completely fake.

PIB X link - https://x.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1920521614908928063

A social media post notoriously claimed that the Indian military used Ambala Airbase to attack Amritsar and its own citizens. PIB found the claim to be completely baseless and a part of a concerted misinformation campaign. In response, PIB provided a detailed press release of the Ministry of Defence and exposed the real picture. The link for the press release is provided - https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2127670

PIB X link - https://x.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1920506467536564710

A social media post was allegedly shared claiming that entry bans into airports across India. PIB busted and debunked the fake narrative and flagged the same since there was no such decision taken from the government.
PIB X link - https://x.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1920536096951210303

PIB continues to actively engage in debunking fake news and busting myths and protect national interest and sovereignty of the nation.