'Don't fall prey to propaganda': PIB flags fake combat videos flooding social media

NEW DELHI: The fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has raised alarm against several combat gaming videos being deceptively circulated as real footage of the recent India-Pakistan conflict .

Taking to X, PIB highlighted a few videos posted on social media and urged the users not to fall prey to such propaganda posts .

"Several combat gaming videos are being deceptively circulated as real footages of recent India-Pakistan conflict. Please don't fall prey to such propaganda posts. Stay Alert! Stay Informed!" it said.

Digital combat clips are being misrepresented as real footage! Stay vigilant!#IndiaFightsPropaganda pic.twitter.com/XVImw4pgSv

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025

PIB also debunked a message being shared on WhatsApp in the name of defence ministry, giving instructions for civil preparedness, in the view of India-Pakistan conflict.

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The fact-checking unit claimed that the message is fake and government has issued no such instructions.

Fake message shared with verified link of MoD WhatsApp Channel

A message is circulating on #WhatsApp in the name of @DefenceMinIndia giving instructions for civil preparedness in view of the India-Pakistan situation#PIBFactCheck

❌ This message is #fake

✅ The Government… pic.twitter.com/UevcQUNVVl

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025

Meanwhile, several X posts are being made from two accounts named on wing commander Vyomika Singh and colonel Sofiya Qureshi , respectively, which PIB claimed are "fake".

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#Fake Account Alert🚨

Are Wg. Cdr. Vyomika Singh & Col. Sofiya Qureshi on X❓#PIBFactCheck

❌ NO! Both these handles are #fake

✅There is NO official X handle of Wg. Cdr. Vyomika Singh & Col. Sofiya Qureshi

🔎Stay vigilant. Rely only on official sources for authentic… pic.twitter.com/ThJbOgrxfs

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025

It added that both handles are fake and "there is NO official X handle of Wg Cdr Vyomika Singh & Col Sofiya Qureshi."