In what appears to be a major disinformation campaign, several major Indian media outlets are claiming to have damaged or destroyed the Port of Karachi and other Pakistani targets, airing video evidence that many have proven to be fabricated.

Throughout Thursday night, a multitude of Indian news channels with broad local audiences, such as Aaj Tak, India Today, Zee News, and Business Today, among others, broadcast various videos of the supposed attack.

The unverified footage spread quickly online soon after, with many citizens of India celebrating the reported attack.

Some also drew comparisons to Operation Trident, a 1971 military attack launched by the Indian Navy on Karachi during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, leaving the port of Karachi heavily damaged. The INS Vikrant, India's first aircraft carrier, played a major role in enforcing the naval blockade of East Pakistan during the war.

While the official X account of Karachi's Port Authority first confirmed the allegations, it later issued a statement claiming that India hacked its account. The Port Authority also confirmed that no damage was done to the port.

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