The Government of India has rejected a viral video that falsely claims the country is facing a civil war-like situation. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) clarified that the video is misleading and not connected to any unrest or violence. Officials said the clip is being widely shared on social media with incorrect claims, creating unnecessary fear among people.
According to PIB’s fact check, the video is actually from a cylinder blast incident. It has no link to any civil disturbance or conflict in India.
The unit also pointed out that several Pakistan-based social media accounts were responsible for spreading the false narrative. These accounts shared the video with captions suggesting that India is unsafe and facing serious internal conflict.
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In its post on X, PIB clearly stated that the claim is fake. It urged people not to believe or share such misleading content without verification.
The agency stressed the importance of checking facts from trusted and official sources before forwarding any viral video or message.
PIB has also asked citizens to help stop the spread of misinformation. People can report suspicious or misleading content directly to the government.
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