New Delhi: A video being circulated by Pakistani bots of Indian soldiers being ‘captured’ by Pakistan Rangers and then being allowed to go after chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans is a fake, the Government of India has said.
India’s Press Information Bureau (PIB), through its official fact-checking unit, has debunked the narrative as false and deliberately manipulative. The video in question is not recent; it dates back to June 2022 and shows Indian Army personnel encountering Pakistani civilians along the border during a routine patrol.
The PIB has further clarified that the slogans heard in the video were, in fact, shouted by Pakistani civilians, not Indian soldiers. There is no evidence that any Indian soldier was ever apprehended or forced to chant slogans in favour of Pakistan. The misinformation is being circulated with malicious intent by certain groups aiming to spread confusion and distrust.
Several pro-Pakistan accounts have shared this video, with captions suggesting a humiliating moment for India. One such post by X user @Hawkss_eye, shared on the night of August 10, claimed that Indian soldiers were apprehended and freed after chanting slogans praising Pakistan.
The video quickly gained traction, amassing over 246,000 views within hours, sparking outrage and disbelief among viewers. However, a closer examination reveals that the claims are misleading.
This comes days after Indian Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi spoke against the fake narrative created by Pakistan during and after Operation Sindoor. This includes the elevation of Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal even after the debacle of the country’s armed forces in the four-day conflict against India.
The PIB has said that the viral video is an old clip taken out of context and falsely presented to create a sensation. It does not depict any incident of Indian soldiers being captured or humiliated by Pakistani forces.
“Social media users are advised to verify such claims with credible sources before sharing. PIB Fact Check confirms that this narrative is baseless, and the video is being misused to spread propaganda,” it has said.