PIB Fact Check debunks claim that Indian woman Air Force pilot was captured, busts several lies

NEW DELHI: The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit has debunked several misinformation circulating on social media. PIB Fact Check has refuted that an Indian female Air Force pilot has 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”, PIB Fact Check stated.

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

In another fact check, PIB refuted a report that Indian soldiers are crying and abandoning their posts as the India-Pakistan war intensifies.

In a post on X, PIB Fact Check 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 defence 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

Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check also debunked another claim stating that Al Jazeera English has claimed that there have been about 10 explosions around Srinagar airport in Jammu and Kashmir.

“AJEnglish has claimed that there have been about 10 explosions around Srinagar airport in J&K. PIB FactCheck-This claim is Fake. Rely only on official sources for authentic information. Do not fall for these false claims intended to mislead and cause confusion.”

.@AJEnglish has claimed that there have been about 10 explosions around #Srinagar airport in J&K.

#PIBFactCheck

This claim is #Fake

Rely only on official sources for authentic information. Do not fall for these false claims intended to #mislead and cause confusion.… pic.twitter.com/vRiiJfUmJg

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

In another fact check, PIB said that Jaipur Airport is Safe. “Claims are circulating that explosions were heard at Jaipur Airport. These claims are FAKE. Here is the clarification from the District Collector & Magistrate, Jaipur”, the fact check said.

Jaipur Airport is Safe

Claims are circulating that explosions were heard at #Jaipur Airport.#PIBFactCheck

These claims are FAKE

Here is the clarification from the District Collector & Magistrate, Jaipur

https://t.co/qqbbFgGZ7x pic.twitter.com/rijeLipwhY

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

In yet another propaganda alert social media post falsely claims that an Indian post has been destroyed. The PIB stated, “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”.

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

PIB fact check said that it is being claimed that there is a temporary closure of services on Delhi-Mumbai airline route. “This claim is FAKE. The Airports Authority of India has extended the temporary closure of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within the Delhi & Mumbai Flight Information Regions due to operational reasons,” PIB stated.

It is being claimed that there is a temporary closure of services on Delhi-Mumbai airline route.#PIBFactCheck

This claim is #FAKE

The Airports Authority of India has extended the temporary closure of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within the Delhi &… pic.twitter.com/jdC630a1BA

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

A video shared on social media is claiming that India has carried out a drone attack on Nankana Sahib Gurdwara. PIB Fact Check said that this claim is fake.

“This claim is completely fake. Such content is created to spread communal hatred. Please be cautious. Do not forward such videos,” PIB fack check stated.

सोशल मीडिया पर साझा किए गए एक वीडियो में दावा किया जा रहा है कि भारत ने ननकाना साहिब गुरुद्वारे पर ड्रोन हमला किया है। #PIBFactCheck

यह दावा पूरी तरह फर्जी है।

सांप्रदायिक विद्वेष फैलाने के लिए ऐसे कंटेन्ट बनाए जाते हैं।

कृपया सतर्क रहें। ऐसे वीडियो फॉरवर्ड न करें।… pic.twitter.com/59omIJx9r6

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

PIB Fact Check debunked another 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”, PIB stated. (ANI)