Bhubaneswar: The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Saturday cautioned against “Pakistan-sponsored propaganda” on social media and urged people to scrutinise information.
It also rubbished some more lies being peddled by pro-Pakistan social media handles.
PIB Fact Check asserted that no female Air Force pilot has been captured in Pakistan while referring to posts about Squadron Leader Shivani Singh.
Indian Female Air Force pilot has NOT been captured🚨
Pro-Pakistan social media handles claim that an Indian Female Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, has been captured in Pakistan.#PIBFactCheck
❌ This claim is FAKE!#IndiaFightsPropaganda@MIB_India… pic.twitter.com/V8zovpSRYk
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
It further stated that there is no truth in the claims that an Indian pilot ejected from a fighter jet over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
🚨 Indian Pilot Ejected Over PoK? Here’s the Truth!
Posts on social media claim that an Indian pilot ejected from a fighter jet over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).#PIBFactCheck
❌ This claim is FAKE.
📢 Don’t fall for misinformation. Always verify before sharing.… pic.twitter.com/u12T92qhr2
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Reports of destruction or any damage to an S-400 system are baseless, it noted.
On the claim that three fighter jets have crashed in different areas of the Himalayan region, the unit said that the image being circulated is old, dating back to 2016.
🚨 Indian Pilot Ejected Over PoK? Here’s the Truth!
Posts on social media claim that an Indian pilot ejected from a fighter jet over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).#PIBFactCheck
❌ This claim is FAKE.
📢 Don’t fall for misinformation. Always verify before sharing.… pic.twitter.com/u12T92qhr2
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
It also rubbished social media posts, asserting that a cyber attack by Pakistan has caused 70% of India’s electricity grid to become dysfunctional.