Indian media propaganda exposed globally, as Indian media reported a successful strike within Pakistan last night.
Indian media propaganda midst escalating already fraught relations between India and Pakistan.
Several Indian news outlets said Indian troops had struck “terror launchpads” all across the Line of Control.
They proclaimed the operation a “major success,” saying the strike killed several claimed militants.
But within hours, worldwide media and foreign observers started to cast doubt on the legitimacy of these assertions.
No independent source verified any cross-border activity or casualties in Pakistan-administered area.
Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) quickly denounced the Indian media reports as “baseless and invented.”
ISPR verified Indian side’s lack of military activity or cross-border incursion.
Indian media was accused of creating a crisis to redirect focus from local political problems.
Officials in Pakistan also urged foreign reporters to confirm the realities on the ground.
Satellite pictures revealed no indications of military activity or damage in the asserted zones.
International analysts and think tanks slammed Indian media for disseminating unverified false information.
Other Indian reporters noted the dearth of trustworthy data supporting the assertions.
Observers noted a increasing trend of sensationalism in Indian media reporting on national security issues.
Social media users all throughout South Asia ridiculed the theatrical portrayal of the purported strike.
Satirical posts and memes drew attention to discrepancies in Indian media stories.
Analysts warn that this disinformation effort might aggravate already existing regional conflicts and distrust.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has not formally confirmed any such military activity.
The Indian Army also refused to comment, raising further distrust.
Pakistan asked the world to pay attention to “irresponsible war-mongering” Indian media.
Still, the UN and other international organizations have not commented on the purported event.
Media watchdogs underlined in conflict reporting the need of ethical journalism.
In such situations, they cautioned, false information could cause severe escalations.
This event once more revealed the great media division among the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Both sides should exercise caution and check facts before issuing public statements, experts advise.
