WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Surrounding Operation Sindoor and Pakistan
Here are the some of the most viral pieces of misinformation that we debunked this week!
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Amid the ongoing diplomatic and military conflict between India and Pakistan, social media users have continued to share false and fabricated claims related to Pakistan's government, the losses in the conflict, and Operation Sindoor.
Here are some of the most viral pieces of misinformation Team WebQoof debunked this week.
1. Fabricated Letter Shared as Pakistan Recently Confirming Detection of Radiation
A document which is being shared to claim that it shows Pakistani government recently confirming that radiation was detected in the country's northern region, where multiple spots were struck as part of India's Operation Sindoor.
However, the claim is false and the document is fabricated. There are no credible or official reports to support the claim that Pakistan had detected radiation in its northern region.
You can read our fact-check here.
2. Fake CNN Infographic Noting India’s Heavy Losses Against Pakistan Viral
An infographic, attributed to US news organisation CNN, was shared to clai that India suffered more losses than Pakistan in the conflict.
It noted that India lost six jets (two Rafales and an S-400 air defence system), 553 drones, 11 airbases, 21 soldiers and 19 civilians. Whereas, Pakistan lost three air bases, 78 drones, 13 civilians, 1 soldier and zero jet or tank losses.
Is it true?: No, CNN did not publish this infographic, which means that it is fake.
Read our full fact-check here.
3. 2024 Image of Terrorists Killed in Udhampur Falsely Linked to Operation Keller
A graphic image showing two people, covered in blood, lying on the ground went viral on social media, where users claimed that it showed terrorists killed in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, in the Indian Army's latest, Operation Keller.
While, the Indian army indeed launched Operation Keller where it killed three terrorists in Shopian, this claim is misleading.
This image is old dates back to September 2024 and shows terrorists who were killed by armed forces in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.
Read our fact-check here.
4. Image Shows Last Rites of Rafale Pilot Squadron Leader Rohit Kataria? No!
An image of a funeral pyre is being shared on social media platforms to claim that it shows the last rites of Rafale pilot Squadron Leader Rohit Kataria, who lost his life on 7 May.
5. Video of Colonel Sofia Qureshi Talking About Terrorism & Religion Is Edited!
A video of Colonel Sofia Qureshi went viral on social media, claiming that she spoke about religion and terrorism.
What is she saying in the video?: In the clip, Colonel Qureshi purportedly says, "I am a Muslim but not Pakistani. I am a Muslim but not a terrorist. Terrorism has no religion. I have the courage to kill every terrorist and that too without asking their religion.”
However, the clip isn't real. It was altered using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Read our full fact-check here.
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