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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CoAS visits J&K's Sunderbani, reviews op readiness in region
CoAS visits J&K's Sunderbani, reviews op readiness in region (Picture credit: ANI) JAMMU: Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi Friday visited forward areas and posts in J&K's Sunderbani sector to assess the operational readiness of the units and formations in the region. 'During the visit, the CoAS was briefed by Formation Commanders on the prevailing security scenario and the operational dynamics along the Line of Control , providing a comprehensive overview of the current strategic environment,' Jammu-based defence spokesperson Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said. Gen Dwivedi lauded the exemplary performance of the forces in Operation Sindoor and commended all ranks for their dedication. 'The CoAS emphasised the critical importance of remaining agile and responsive to the constantly evolving security landscape, reiterating the need for continuous vigilance, operational preparedness, and institutional resilience,' Lt Col Bartwal said. On Thursday, Gen Dwivedi had visited the White Knight Corps and assessed the operational readiness of the troops along the border, during which he was briefed by GOC White Knight Corps.
India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
PIB Fact Check debunks seven instances of misinformation amid escalated tension
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Amid the escalated tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of India's precision strikes on terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, detrimental elements from Pakistan have been trying to deliberately sabotage the narrative from the ground reality by spreading misinformation with a sole objective to instil fear among the Indian masses. Following India's retaliation during Operation Sindoor against the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, intense misinformation campaigns were launched by Pakistan-based social media handles, which had been actively and successfully debunked by the Fact Check of the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The PIB's fact-check unit debunked seven instances between late Wednesday night and early Thursday that showed the Pakistani side fabricating a narrative in their support. In a press brief, the Fact Check Unit compiled the seven instances, debunked them, put the facts straight and slammed the misinformation spread in order to disrupt. The unit debunked a video claiming to be a drone attack in Jalandhar, noting that it was an unrelated video of a farm fire. The PIB unit also stated that the timeline of the video was posted at 7:39 PM, while the drone attack by Pakistan began much later. The same was backed by the District Collector of Jalandhar Another video falsely claimed that a Pakistani army attack destroyed an Indian post, which the fact-check unit debunked, confirming that the video was staged and part of Pakistan's propaganda campaign. The unit noted that there was no '20 Raj Battalion' in the Indian Army, which was shown in the video. An old video was also shared claiming Pakistan launched a missile attack on India, but the unit identified it as footage from an explosive attack in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2020. Information about a 'fidayeen' attack on an Army brigade in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, was widely circulated but the fact-check unit confirmed that no such attack occurred, flagging the claim as intended to mislead and cause confusion. A purported confidential letter from the Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS), General VK Narayan, regarding military preparedness was debunked, and PIB confirmed that General Narayan is not the CoAS, and the letter was entirely fabricated. In another case of debunking, PIB exposed a baseless claim on social media where it stated that the Indian military used Ambala Airbase to attack Amritsar and its citizens. Another post alleged entry bans into airports across India, which the Fact Check unit debunked, confirming no such decision was taken by the Union Government. The PIB Fact Check's efforts in debunking fake news and busting myths have been crucial in maintaining public trust and countering attempts to destabilise the nation through misinformation during such times. (ANI)
Mint
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
India-Pakistan conflict: PIB debunks seven instances of misinformation amid heightened tension; what it revealed
Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following India's precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, certain elements from Pakistan have been actively attempting to undermine the narrative based on the actual situation by spreading misinformation. In response to India's counteraction during Operation Sindoor, which targeted the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, a series of intensive misinformation campaigns were launched by social media accounts based in Pakistan. These campaigns have been effectively countered by the Fact Check division of the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The PIB's fact-check unit debunked seven instances between late Wednesday night and early Thursday that showed the Pakistani side fabricating a narrative in their support. In a press brief, the Fact Check Unit compiled the seven instances, debunked them, put the facts straight and slammed the misinformation spread in order to disrupt. 1. Drone attack in Jalandhar: The unit debunked a video claiming to be a drone attack in Jalandhar, noting that it was an unrelated video of a farm fire. The PIB unit also stated that the timeline of the video was posted at 7:39 PM, while the drone attack by Pakistan began much later. The same was backed by the District Collector of Jalandhar. 2: Indian post destroyed by Pakistan: Another video falsely claimed that a Pakistani army attack destroyed an Indian post, which the fact-check unit debunked, confirming that the video was staged and part of Pakistan's propaganda campaign. The unit noted that there was no "20 Raj Battalion" in the Indian Army, which was shown in the video. 3. Missile attack by Pakistan: An old video was also shared claiming Pakistan launched a missile attack on India, but the unit identified it as footage from an explosive attack in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2020. 5. 'Fidayeen attack': Information about a 'fidayeen' attack on an Army brigade in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, was widely circulated but the fact-check unit confirmed that no such attack occurred, flagging the claim as intended to mislead and cause confusion. 6. Fake letter: A purported confidential letter from the Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS), General VK Narayan, regarding military preparedness was debunked, and PIB confirmed that General Narayan is not the CoAS, and the letter was entirely fabricated. 7. Baseless information about Ambala Airbase: In another case of debunking, PIB exposed a baseless claim on social media where it stated that the Indian military used Ambala Airbase to attack Amritsar and its citizens. Another post alleged entry bans into airports across India, which the Fact Check unit debunked, confirming no such decision was taken by the Union Government. The PIB Fact Check's efforts in debunking fake news and busting myths have been crucial in maintaining public trust and countering attempts to destabilise the nation through misinformation during such times. The PIB's fact-check unit debunked seven instances between late Wednesday night and early Thursday that showed the Pakistani side fabricating a narrative in their support. The claims on social media about attacks on certain Indian targets peaked as India on Thursday thwarted Pakistan's attempts to target its military sites, including in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur, Uttarlai and Bhuj, with drones and missiles as tensions soared between the two countries amid fears of a wider military conflict. (With inputs from agencies)
