New Delhi: The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has firmly dismissed as baseless Pakistan’s latest social media propaganda alleging the capture of an Indian female fighter pilot. The claim, which began circulating widely on pro-Pakistan handles earlier today, falsely asserted that Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Shivani Singh had been apprehended by the Pakistan Army.
According to PIB’s fact-checking unit, the viral narrative is entirely fabricated, with no such incident having taken place. Pakistan-linked accounts shared a video alongside their claim, but Indian authorities confirmed that its origin is unknown and unrelated to any real-life military event. The PIB has urged the public not to fall prey to such misinformation campaigns aimed at stirring tensions.
The false claim suggested that Shivani Singh was captured while attempting to eject from a fighter jet during an operation. However, the IAF has categorically denied these assertions, calling them a deliberate attempt to mislead and provoke. India maintains that no Indian pilot is missing or in enemy custody, underscoring that the viral content is pure propaganda.
This latest disinformation push follows a familiar pattern of fabricated stories emerging from Pakistan’s online ecosystem, often during heightened geopolitical tensions. Officials have reiterated the importance of verifying information through credible sources before sharing, particularly in the digital sphere where falsehoods can spread rapidly.