The PIB Fact Check unit said Pakistani propaganda handles were circulating a doctored video to falsely attribute comments to General Upendra Dwivedi regarding India allegedly funding or engaging with the Taliban.
The fake claims also stated that more than 10 soldiers were killed, while several others, including senior officials, have sustained critical injuries.
The forged letter, purportedly addressed to Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary, is shown as coming from the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs’ Pakistan–Afghanistan–Iran (PAI) division
According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan’s propaganda machinery has launched a wave of fake narratives and digitally manipulated content aimed at undermining the exercise.
The government of India has refuted the claims of Indian soldiers being captured by the Pakistan security forces after a video claiming the same went viral on social media platforms.
A report claiming that former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar ‘s office was sealed and he was asked to vacate his official residence, following his resignation, has gone viral on social media.
Ms Banerjee claimed that she was stopped from speaking during the NITI Ayog meeting and her mic was switched off.
The media house has though referred to the Ministry of Commerce report for the claim.
