Recently, a video of a Sikh Indian soldier being welcomed by his family went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the soldier returned home after Operation Sindoor. Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “The Proud Family Welcoming The Sapoot on his return Home after OPERATION SINDOOR🌷…” Facebook Link | […]
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A video of a massive smoke and blast went viral on social media claiming it to be the situation in Shorkot Rafiqui Air Base after India’s recent attack. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and unrelated to Pakistan. […]
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A video of an airstrike on a building went viral on social media claiming it to be an Indian airstrike on Pakistan on 13 May 2025. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and unrelated to the conflict between […]
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Recently a video of an airstrike on a building went viral on social media claiming it to be a recent Indian airstrike on a building in Pakistan. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The video is old and not from Pakistan. Here’s the […]
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Recently a large number of people, bags and baggage, walking in a hurry went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that they were from Pakistan and that after Operation Sindoor, they were leaving Pakistan. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. […]
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A video of a massive fire went viral on social media, claiming it to be Operation Sindoor. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and unrelated to Operation Sindoor. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We started our investigation […]
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In a recent video, a vehicle can be seen driving through an airport with many damaged aircraft visible. Users are claiming that this is a visual of Nur Khan Airbase in Pakistan which was severely damaged in the Indian attack. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This video is from Sudan and […]
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Operation Sindoor killed many terrorists in Pakistan. Against this backdrop, an image went viral on social media where Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir can be seen carrying a coffin. Sharing the image, users claimed that Shahbaz Sharif and Asim Munir were attending the funeral of the terrorists killed in Operation […]
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A video of a massive fire and smoke went viral on social media, claiming it to be a recent situation in Lahore after an Indian missile attack. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was misleading. The viral video is old and unrelated to the ongoing […]
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After Operation Sindoor, there’s widespread speculation claiming that India has bombed the nuclear stockpile in Pakistan (Kirana Hills). However, the International Atomic Energy Agency has refuted the claims of any radiation leak in the Pakistani nuclear facility. A video of a massive explosion went viral on social media, claiming it to be from the Kirana […]
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A video of Colonel Sophia Qureshi speaking at a press conference in the backdrop of Operation Sindhu is going viral on social media. In which Sophia Qureshi says, “On 7 May, when our army tried to enter Pakistan’s borders, Pakistan gave a befitting reply. In this attack, our three Rafale, one SU-30 and one Mig-21 […]
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A video of an airstrike on a building went viral on social media, claiming it to be an Indian airstrike on Pakistan. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is an old video from Gaza. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check […]
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A video of Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Hafiz Saeed went viral on social media, claiming it to be his interview after Operation Sindoor. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was misleading. The viral video is old and unrelated to Operation Sindoor. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check […]
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This video shows a CISF mock drill conducted at Faridabad Metro Station in June 2022 Amid the India- Pakistan tensions, a video of security personnel detaining someone at a metro station is going viral on social media. The users who shared the post claims that it shows a terrorist was arrested at Faridabad Metro Station. […]
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After the Pahalgam terror attack, one of the victims said that when she asked the terrorists to kill her as well (since they killed her husband), the terrorist said, “I won’t kill you, go and tell this to Modi”. Following the Pahalgam attack, India launched Operation Sindoor and destroyed nine terror bases in Pakistan. Against […]
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After Operation Sindoor, there’s widespread speculation claiming that India has bombed the nuclear stockpile in Pakistan. However, the International Atomic Energy Agency has refuted the claims of any radiation leak in the Pakistani nuclear facility. Against this backdrop, a video of Fawad Chaudhary, the former Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan, went viral on social […]
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Recently, a video of a massive fire and smoke went viral on social media, where a voiceover can be heard mentioning it to be a video from Karachi. According to the voiceover, the video shows an explosion that took place in Karachi recently. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows an attack on […]
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A video of a wounded woman soldier and a male soldier trying to wake her up went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows the first Indian woman soldier, Kiran Shekhawat, who was martyred in the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as […]
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A video of a fire went viral on social media, claiming it to be an Indian attack on the Nur Khan Airbase, Rawalpindi, recently. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was misleading. The video is old and shows a collision of tankers in front of […]
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A video of an explosion at a building and people running helter-skelter to take shelter went viral on social media, claiming it to be from Pakistan recently. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The video is from Gaza. Here’s the fact check. Fact […]
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As per sources, this image shows two U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons conduct tactical training over Texas in February 2006. An image showing a cockpit view from a military fighter jet flying in formation with others is going viral on social media with the claim that it features Pakistan fighter jets involved in the […]
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This footage shows that a massive fire broke out at a garage near Taltala crossroads in the Khilgaon district of Bangladesh, in February 2025. A video of a massive fire at night is going viral on social media with the claim that it depicts Pakistan strikes on India, alleging that the Indian air Defense system […]
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The India-Pakistan conflict that started in the wake of the Pahalgam attack has now calmed down. During the conflict, many images and videos went viral on social media with false claims. One such image is currently going viral in which a female pilot is seen. While sharing this image, users claim, “Initial image released of […]
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A video of a missile attack went viral on social media, claiming it to be an Indian missile attack on Karachi, Pakistan, during Operation Sindoor. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The video is old and unrelated to Operation Sindoor. Here’s the fact […]
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Recently, a video of an attack on a mosque went viral on social media, claiming it to be the footage from a Pakistani mosque during Operation Sindoor. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and from Gaza. Here’s the […]
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A video of a massive missile attack went viral on social media recently. Sharing the video, various Pakistan-based social media profiles claimed that the video shows Pakistan’s retaliation after Operation Sindoor. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is not a […]
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In a terrorist attack that occurred in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, militants targeted tourists based on their religion, resulting in the deaths of 26 people. In response, India launched “Operation Sindoor” on May 6, 2025, conducting airstrikes on nine sites in Pakistan and POK. Against this backdrop, a video of a bombardment on a city […]
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A video of a fire and smoke in a large area went viral on social media, claiming it to be the current situation of the Adani Airport in Gujarat. Sharing the video, various Pakistan-based social media profiles claimed that Pakistan had attacked the Adani Airport in Gujarat and destroyed it. X Link | Archived Link. […]
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After three days of artillery exchanges, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that both sides would “stop all firing and military action on land, air, and sea.” However, several pro-Pakistan social media accounts began sharing fake apology videos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit […]
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This viral video shows a gas station explosion in Yemen in 2024 August. Amid escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, a video of a massive explosion is going viral on social media with a claim that it shows recent visuals of Pakistan retaliating against India. The caption states, “PAKISTAN RETALIATES, Big missile attack on New Delhi […]
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A video of a missile attack is going viral as an Indian missile attack on Islamabad recently. Sharing the video, users wrote, “Big Breaking : A Pakistani guy uploaded this visuals of islamabad in tiktok . 💥💥 More details awaited soon” Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that […]
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This is an old video from October 2024, when Iran launched Ballistic Missile attack against Israel. As the conflict between India and Pakistan intensified swiftly on 7 May, a video depicting missile hitting is going viral on social media. The video claims to show footage from Lahore of ballistic missiles striking following an Indian airstrike […]
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A video of fighter jets went viral on social media with the claim that these are the Turkish jets that have arrived in Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. Sharing the video, users wrote, “Top #Breaking News… 🚨 50 Turkish fighter jets arrive in Pakistan…🇵🇰 Thank you Turkey 🇹🇷 #IndiaPakistanWar2025″ X Link | Archived Link. However, as […]
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After the Operation Sindoor, a video of a Pakistani female news anchor went viral on social media. The video shows the female anchor becoming emotional while reporting. Sharing the video on social media, users claimed that the female anchor became emotional after India’s Operation Sindoor. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we […]
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In the light of the current war between India and Pakistan, neighboring country’s social media users have been found to propagate many videos and images showing the level of destruction done by the Pakistan military to India. Amid the ongoing tensions, a video showing an injured Indian pilot is going viral on social media. It […]
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In response to the attack on Pahalgam, the Indian Army carried out airstrikes on Pakistan-based terrorist hideouts through Operation Sindoor. In this backdrop, a video of some people dancing is being shared, claiming that “People in Balochistan are celebrating India’s Operation Sindhoor.” Facebook | Archive Fact Check – A Google reverse image search led us […]
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How sensationalism and warmongering distort truth in TV news media If you watch TV news channels in India and Pakistan, you may not be wrong to think the real war is not just at the border but it is also being fought inside TV studios. One takes lives; the other twists truth. In this battle […]
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A video of an explosion went viral on social media, claiming that the video shows the Indian Navy destroying Karachi Port. X Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The video is old and shows an explosion at a chemical plant in Port Neches, Texas. […]
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According to sources, this is an old video of a plane crash from Philadelphia. It is not related to the recent airstrike by India on Pakistan. As the conflict between India and Pakistan escalated rapidly on 7 May, a video showing an open area destruction with several parked cars, engulfed in flames is going viral […]
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A video of a blast on a building went viral on social media, claiming it to be the Indian airstrike on Pakistan. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. This is an old video from Gaza. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We started […]
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This is an old video of a massive fire in Mumbai’s Dharavi area due to a Lpg gas cylinder explosion. Not from Sialkot, Pakistan. India launched missile strikes on nine terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in the wee hours of Wednesday, 7 May 2025. The attacks, known as Operation Sindoor, were carried out […]
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A video showing a few people roaming in a campsite, and then suddenly a bomb hits the place, causing the people to panic, went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows an Indian attack on Pakistan. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know […]
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A video of a bomb blast in a camp went viral on social media, claiming it to be an Indian airstrike on Pakistan. Facebook Link | Archived Link Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video shows an Israeli airstrike on Khan […]
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The Indian Army carried out missile strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor. After this, many videos began circulating on social media, claiming to show real footage of the attack. One such video shows a helicopter being shot down by a machine gun. It’s being shared as a scene from the ongoing […]
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After the Pakistan Army claimed to have shot down an Indian aircraft during Operation Sindoor, several old and unrelated videos are going viral on social media with the claim “Indian aircraft downed”. Fact Crescendo received several requests to verify such clips through its WhatsApp Tipline (9049053770). One such video shows a plane taking off with […]
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A video showing lightning and thunder went viral on social media, claiming to be from Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and unrelated to Operation Sindoor. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We started […]
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In a terrorist attack that occurred in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, militants targeted tourists based on their religion, resulting in the deaths of 26 people. In response, India launched “Operation Sindoor” on May 6, 2025, conducting airstrikes on nine sites in Pakistan and POK. Pakistan had claimed that it shot down five Indian Airforce jets. […]
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This is an old video from September 2019, when the Pakistani army raised white flag at LoC to retrieve bodies of 2 dead soldiers. India launched missile strikes on nine terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in the wee hours of Wednesday, 7 May 2025. The attacks, known as Operation Sindoor, were carried out […]
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After the Operation Sindoor in Pakistan, Col. Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh led the press briefing on 7 May 2025. Against this backdrop, a video of a woman pilot boarding a fighter plane and flying it went viral on social media. Sharing the video on social media, users wrote that the video shows […]
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In a terrorist attack that occurred in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, militants targeted tourists based on their religion, resulting in the deaths of 26 people. In response, India launched “Operation Sindoor” on May 6, 2025, conducting airstrikes on nine sites in Pakistan and POK. Pakistan had claimed that it shot down five Indian Airforce jets. […]
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According to sources, the video from August 2020 depicts an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. India launched missile strikes on nine terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in the wee hours of Wednesday, 7 May 2025. The attacks, known as Operation Sindoor, were carried out in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April […]
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Early Wednesday morning, the Indian Army carried out targeted military strikes at nine locations in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, focusing on terrorist infrastructure. The operation, codenamed “Operation Sindoor,” follows recent terror attacks in the Baisaran Valley (Pahalgam, Kashmir), which killed 26 Indian civilians.Following the strikes, Pakistani media, politicians, and social media users falsely claimed […]
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The Indian military launched “Operation Sindoor” in response to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. As part of the operation, Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes on nine terror locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Following this, several videos started circulating on social media, claiming to show footage of the strike. Fact Crescendo received […]
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In a terrorist attack that occurred in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, militants targeted tourists based on their religion, resulting in the deaths of 26 people. In response, India launched “Operation Sindoor” on May 6, 2025, conducting airstrikes on nine sites in Pakistan and POK. Pakistan had claimed that it shot down five Indian Airforce jets. […]
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Early Wednesday morning, India launched missile strikes on nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The strikes – dubbed as Operation Sindoor – took place as a response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack on 22 April. After the attack, social media was flooded with videos claiming to show the strike. Fact Crescendo received several […]
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