PIB Fact Check: From ‘Fake Jet Crashes To False Claims of S-400 Destruction’ — Top 8 Propaganda Busted

PIB Fact Check: The Fact-Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) continues to debunk fake videos circulated by several pro-Pakistan social media accounts after the Operation Sindoor. The videos, which claimed that the Indian posts and jets have been destroyed by the Pakistani army, were found to be an old clip. In a series of posts on X, PIB debunked the false claims and urged the public not to fall for such misinformation. From ‘Fake Jet Crashes To False Claims of S-400 Destruction’, PIB busted several fake propaganda.

Top 8 Propaganda Busted BY PIB

A video aired by ‘AIK News’ on live TV claimed that Pakistan had destroyed the Udhampur Air Base. However, the claims are fake and unfounded. PIB busted the claim on its official X handle, stating, “The video shows a fire incident at a chemical factory in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. It’s unrelated to the current India–Pakistan situation. Stay alert. Don’t fall for fake news!”

🚨 Udhampur Air Base Destroyed? ❌

A video aired by ‘AIK News’ on live TV claimed that Pakistan had destroyed the Udhampur Air Base.#PIBFactCheck

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✅ This video shows a fire incident at a chemical factory in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan.

✅ It’s unrelated to the current… pic.twitter.com/g8g6sCtfpW

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025

In its official X handle, PIB stated that posts on social media claiming that an Indian pilot ejected from a fighter jet over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are FAKE.

🚨 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

In another post, PIB debunked a fake claim that circulated by the pro-Pakistan social media handles about an Indian Female Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, being captured in Pakistan. “Indian Female Air Force pilot has NOT been captured,” PIB said.

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

Social media posts asserting that a cyber attack by Pakistan has caused 70% of India’s electricity grid to become dysfunctional are also FAKE. In an X post, PIB said, “Attention: False Claim Circulating Online.”

🚨 Attention: False Claim Circulating Online! 🚨

Social media posts are asserting that a cyber attack by #Pakistan has caused 70% of India's electricity grid to become dysfunctional#PIBFactCheck

❌This claim is #FAKE#IndiaFightsPropaganda https://t.co/ZiojLHE0W2

— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 10, 2025

Several pro-Pakistan social media accounts are also falsely claiming that three fighter jets have crashed in different areas of the Himalayan region. Debunking the false claim, PIB stated, “Did 3 IAF Jets Crash in the Himalayas? This claim is FAKE. The image being circulated is old, dating back to 2016.”

🚨Did 3 IAF Jets Crash in Himalayas❓🚨

Several pro-Pakistan social media accounts are falsely claiming that three fighter jets have crashed in different areas of the Himalayan region#PIBFactcheck

– This claim is #FAKE

– The image being circulated is old, dating back to… https://t.co/pNU6qqdMgR

— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 10, 2025

Are the posts on social media claiming that Pakistan has destroyed an Indian S-400 air defence system, TRUE? No, they are not. PIB debunked the false claim, stating, “S-400 Destroyed by Pakistan? This claim is FAKE. Reports of destruction or any damage to an S-400 system are baseless.”

🚨 S-400 Destroyed by Pakistan❓
Here's the Truth❗️

Posts circulating on social media claim that Pakistan has destroyed an Indian S-400 air defence system.

❌ This claim is FAKE.

❌ Reports of destruction or any damage to an S-400 system are baseless.#PIBFactCheck… https://t.co/BECezk9VMv

— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 10, 2025

A Social Media post falsely claims that an Indian post has been destroyed. PIB clarified that the claim is FAKE! “This video is old and NOT related to any activity post Operation Sindoor. The video was originally uploaded on YouTube on 15 Nov 2020.”

🚨 Propaganda Alert!🚨

Social Media post falsely claims that an Indian post has been destroyed. #PIBFactCheck

❌ The claim is #Fake

✅This video is #old and NOT related to any activity post #OperationSindoor

✅The video was originally uploaded on YouTube on 15 Nov 2020

🔗… pic.twitter.com/w4oSpwM32A

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025

In yet another post, PIB stated, “In an old video, it is being claimed that Indian soldiers are crying and abandoning their posts as the India-Pakistan war intensifies. This video was posted on Instagram on April 27 and is NOT related to the Indian Army! The video depicts students from a private defense coaching institute celebrating their selection into the Indian Army. The youth in the video reportedly became emotional with joy upon receiving news of their successful recruitment.”

⚠️Old Video Alert!

In an old video, it is being claimed that Indian soldiers are crying and abandoning their posts as the India-Pakistan war intensifies

#PIBFactCheck

✅ This video was posted on Instagram on April 27 and is NOT related to the Indian Army!… pic.twitter.com/wy6EzBUnab

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025

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