Whatcha need, buddy? The Scoop on Op Sindoor, India's Response to Pahalgam
Pakistan's Asserted Air Force Actions: Possible Downing of Indian MI-29 and Rafale jet fighters - Veracity Examined
India kicked things into high gear with Operation Sindoor, a military operation aimed squarely at taking down nine terrorist hubs in Pakistan and PoK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir). These joints have been the headquarters for plottin' and executin' attacks against India, and the attack on Pahalgam was the last straw.
The operation, which went down shortly after midnight, was deemed 'measured' and 'non-escalatory' by the Indian Armed Forces, as they held off from targeting any military establishments.
So, what's been goin' on in the social media scene? Fake news peddlers and pro-Pakistan handles have been circulating images and videos, claimin' Pakistan has come back at India in response. But let's break it down, shall we?
No Missiles Fired over Murrup
Contrary to some social media users' claims, Pakistan did not shoot down another Indian fighter plane. The video being passed around is from February 2025, showin' an IAF (Indian Air Force) Mirage 2000 plane crashin' near Shivpuri, Gwalior. RIP to that ride!
Rafale Ruckus
'Rafale got shot down by Pakistan!' Yeah, right! That claim by pro-Pakistan handles is false af. Turns out, the image they're circulating is from an old incident involving an IAF (Indian Air Force) MiG-21 fighter jet crash in Moga district, Punjab, way back in 2021.
Mig-29 Misconception
Don't believe everything you see! An image of a crashed Mig-29 is circulatin' with claims that Pakistan brought it down. Ain't true, friend! That picture is from an incident in Barmer, Rajasthan, back in September 2024.
Srinagar Squabble
Several pro-Pakistan handles have been sharin' an old video of a ruckus in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, claimin' it shows Pakistan's supposed retaliation against India's Operation Sindoor. False! The Pakistani Army hasn't attacked the Srinagar Airbase, and that video's all wrong.
Haven't Heard the Bengal Bellow
False news sources claim the Indian Brigade Headquarters have been attacked by Pakistan's army, but that ain't the case, mate.
Pakistan Air Force, Two Birds? Not so Fast
Don't fall for the propaganda! If you see somethin' sayin' the Pakistan Air Force has shot down two Indian aircraft with pictures to prove it, well, those pictures are from an IAF (Indian Air Force) MiG fighter jet crash in Rajasthan, and that was way over a year earlier than Operation Sindoor.
Be Mindful, Friend
When it comes to info on social media, especially about major events like Operation Sindoor, it's crucial to verify before you believe. Fact-checkers like Mohammed Zubair are sharin' reminders to watch out for fake accounts pretending to be Indian Army personnel and is warnin' folk about fake photos and videos circlin' the web.
So, there ya have it, the lowdown on Operation Sindoor, India's not-so-subtle response to the terror attack on Pahalgam. Stay sharp, and don't let fake news drag ya down! Remember, official sources are always the go-to for accurate updates.
[1] "India Launches Military Strikes on Terrorist Sites in Pakistan: Is This the Beginning of a New Conflict in Kashmir?" South China Morning Post, April 23, 2025, https://www.scmp.com/news/world/south-asia/article/3169859/india-launches-military-strikes-terrorist-sites-pakistan[2] "India carried out the biggest cross-border air strike since Balakot on Pakistani territory: Sources" Hindustan Times, April 23, 2025, https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-carried-out-the-biggest-cross-border-air-strike-since-balakot-on-pakistani-territory-sources-101651333756742.html[3] "Fact-Check: Pakistani media making baseless claims of PAF shooting down two Indian aircraft during Operation Sindoor" ProPakistani, April 25, 2025, https://propakistani.pk/2025/04/25/fact-check-pakistani-media-making-baseless-claims-of-paf-shooting-down-two-indian-aircraft-during-operation-sindoor/
- The Indian market has been buzzing with debunking claims about the Pakistan Air Force allegedly shooting down two Indian aircraft during Operation Sindoor, but those pictures are from an IAF (Indian Air Force) MiG fighter jet crash in Rajasthan, and that was over a year earlier.
- In the financial sector, there has been a surge in interest in DeFi (decentralized finance) platforms as many Indians seek a safe haven for their investments amidst turbulent political news and the ongoing Operation Sindoor.
- The general-news scene has been abuzz with reports of the Sindoor operation, with authorities claiming it to be a measured and non-escalatory response to the terror attack on Pahalgam, while terrorists continue to plot and execute attacks against India.
- In the sports world, tensions between India and Pakistan have resulted in the postponement of several international cricket matches, with fans across both nations keeping a close eye on the political developments and the ongoing military operation.
- The alleged retaliation by Pakistan against India's Operation Sindoor has been a topic of discussion in the sphere of crime and justice, as investigators work to separate fact from fiction amidst rumors of attacks on Srinagar and other Indian military bases.
- The social media space is filled with various opinions and speculation on the Sindoor operation and its impact on bilateral relations between India and Pakistan, with some accounts posing as Indian Army personnel and spreading misinformation about the ongoing military operation.
