Pak Circulates Old Image, Falsely Claims Missile Hit Indian S-400
In the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, Pakistan-based social media accounts have been circulating an old image and falsely claiming that a Pakistani missile has hit an Indian S-400 air defense system in Adampur. However, a fact-check report by the PIB Fact Check has revealed that the image being shared is actually of a fire that occurred at a military site in Moscow in 2023.
The false claim has been spreading rapidly across social media platforms, with many Pakistan-based accounts sharing the image and claiming that it is evidence of Pakistan’s military might and success in targeting Indian defense systems. However, the PIB Fact Check has thoroughly investigated the image and found that it is an old and unrelated incident.
The image being shared is actually a screenshot from a video showing a fire at a military site in Moscow, Russia, in 2023. The fire was caused by an accidental explosion during the testing of a missile system, and it was widely reported by international media outlets at the time. However, Pakistan-based social media accounts have taken this old image and falsely claimed that it is a recent photo of a Pakistani missile hitting an Indian S-400 air defense system in Adampur.
This is not the first time that Pakistan-based social media accounts have been found to be spreading false information and propaganda. In the past, Pakistan has been accused of using social media to spread disinformation and fake news to further its interests and to discredit its adversaries.
The Indian government has warned against Pakistan-sponsored social media propaganda amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions. In a statement, the government said that Pakistan was using social media to spread false information and to create confusion among the public. The government has also urged the public to be cautious and not to believe everything they see on social media.
The PIB Fact Check report highlights the importance of fact-checking and verification before sharing information on social media. The report also emphasizes the need for social media platforms to take action against accounts that are spreading false information and propaganda.
In conclusion, the Pakistani government and its social media propaganda machine have been caught red-handed spreading false information and propaganda. The image being shared is an old and unrelated incident, and the claim that it is a recent photo of a Pakistani missile hitting an Indian S-400 air defense system is completely false. The Indian government has warned against Pakistan-sponsored social media propaganda, and the public has been urged to be cautious and not to believe everything they see on social media.
Source: https://x.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1920455206481113205
