Social Media Post Claiming India Attacked Amritsar is False: Govt
In the wake of India’s recent counter-terrorism efforts, a social media post has been circulating claiming that the Indian military used the Ambala Airbase to attack Amritsar and its citizens. However, the Government of India has refuted these claims, labeling them as “completely baseless and part of a concerted misinformation campaign.”
The PIB Fact Check, a government-backed initiative aimed at verifying the authenticity of information circulating on social media, has issued a statement stating that the claim is entirely false. According to the PIB Fact Check, the social media post is an attempt to spread misinformation and create panic among the public.
The statement comes after India shot down several Pakistani drones on Thursday evening that targeted India’s border areas. The drones were reportedly carrying explosives and were aiming to cause harm to Indian citizens and infrastructure.
The social media post in question is just the latest in a series of false and misleading claims that have been circulating on social media platforms. In recent times, there has been a significant increase in the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media, which has led to widespread confusion and panic.
The Indian government has been at the forefront of the battle against misinformation, and the PIB Fact Check is one of the initiatives aimed at verifying the authenticity of information circulating on social media. The initiative uses a combination of human fact-checkers and AI-powered tools to verify the accuracy of information.
In this particular case, the PIB Fact Check has thoroughly investigated the claim and found it to be completely baseless. The initiative has stated that there is no evidence to suggest that the Indian military used the Ambala Airbase to attack Amritsar and its citizens.
The PIB Fact Check has urged social media users to be cautious of misinformation and to verify the accuracy of information before sharing it on social media platforms. The initiative has also asked social media users to report any suspicious or misleading claims to the authorities.
In recent times, social media platforms have been criticized for their role in spreading misinformation and disinformation. The platforms have been accused of failing to take adequate measures to prevent the spread of false and misleading information.
However, social media companies have been taking steps to address the issue. For example, Facebook has launched a fact-checking program aimed at verifying the accuracy of information circulating on its platform. The program uses a combination of human fact-checkers and AI-powered tools to verify the accuracy of information.
Twitter has also launched a fact-checking program aimed at verifying the accuracy of information circulating on its platform. The program uses a combination of human fact-checkers and AI-powered tools to verify the accuracy of information.
In conclusion, the social media post claiming that India attacked Amritsar is false, and the government has refuted the claim. The PIB Fact Check has thoroughly investigated the claim and found it to be completely baseless. The government has urged social media users to be cautious of misinformation and to verify the accuracy of information before sharing it on social media platforms.
Source: https://x.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1920506467536564710
