No pilot was arrested
Social media posts claim Shivani Singh, the leader of the Indian Air Force’s female officer squadron, was detained by Pakistani authorities. These posts are widely shared by several pro-Pakistan handles and pages.
However, the PIB fact-checking department responded: “Pro-Pakistan social media is responsible for claiming that Shivani Singh, the leader of the Indian female Air Force pilot squadron, has been arrested in Pakistan. This claim is false!”
Indian pilot pops up on pok? PIB fact check
The PIB fact-check also said that Indian pilots’ requirements for POK were also wrong.
Indian pilot pops up on pok? This is a fact! Posts on social media claim that an Indian pilot popped up from a fighter plane in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK).
Mistakes in rising tensions
The false claim has increased in a few days after India launched an attack on the border terrorist camp after tensions between India and Pakistan. Since then, several social media accounts have shared misleading or false information in an attempt to create confusion. This is the second major claim that PIB has debunked in recent days. Earlier, the department denied another virus column, saying Pakistan destroyed India’s S-400 air defense system. This statement is also marked as fake by the government.
Fact-checking team stays alert
PIB’s fact-checking units urge people to be cautious when reading or sharing information online. They ask users to rely on official resources instead of spreading unverified content that can cause panic.
Online safety consultation for ministry issues
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) has also issued a wider alert on the spread of misinformation. It requires citizens to remain vigilant and not to move forward without confirming their authenticity.
“Always follow cybersecurity precautions. Don’t fall Fake News or information that causes panic,” Meity said in its consultation.
There is no reason for the squadron leader Shivani Singh to be captured. The Indian government has confirmed that the information spread online is wrong. Readers are advised to remain alert and not to believe or spread such false news.
