IPS officer's witty reply to ‘Bangalore Port destroyed' claim leaves X users in splits
A senior IPS officer's witty reaction to a false online claim about a naval strike on Bengaluru struck the right chord on X. The absurd rumour soon turned into a viral moment of humour.As misinformation surfaced amid recent tensions between India and Pakistan, a particularly bizarre claim from across the border stood out. Over the weekend, a few Pakistani social media users began circulating posts alleging that the Pakistan Navy had 'destroyed Bangalore Port'.advertisementNotably, Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, is a landlocked city located over 300 kilometres from the nearest coastline, and has no port.
Amongst the many who reacted to the claim, senior IPS officer Arun Bothra's comment gained the most attention. Quoting the post on X, he wrote, 'Bangalore has only USB ports.' His hilarious reply quickly garnered thousands of reactions from amused users.IAS officer Awanish Sharan further pointed to a similarly misplaced claim about the 'Patna sea port' being destroyed. Patna, like Bengaluru, lies inland and has no connection to any coastline.Social media users flooded the comments with memes and sarcasm. While several users poked fun at the errors, others pointed out the growing issue of misinformation during times of crisis.As misinformation continues to circulate during the ongoing tension, government bodies such as PIB Fact Check have stepped in to debunk false claims. In an official advisory, the unit clarified that several viral videos depicting attacks were from combat games and not real footage.advertisement
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