Archive · 23 Aug 2025
IAF Dismisses Reports of Missing Pilot, Shivangi Singh, as False
Some people online were spreading rumors that a female pilot named Shivangi Singh was captured during a military operation.
These rumors claimed she was missing after her plane was shot down.
However, the Indian Air Force said these stories are not true.
They confirmed that Shivangi Singh is safe and still working as a pilot.
They also explained that a video circulating on social media that claimed to show the Air Force Chief visiting the pilot's home was also fake.
The Air Force wants everyone to know that the pilot is okay and doing her job.
Indian Air Force (IAF) refuted reports regarding Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh's alleged capture.
Rumors about Singh's capture and the loss of her Rafale aircraft circulated on social media.
The IAF confirmed Singh is deployed and performing operational duties.
A fake video claiming to show the IAF Chief visiting Singh's family was debunked.
The IAF spokesperson labeled the reports as false and stated Singh's continued service.
- Who
- Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, the Indian Air Force, and pro-Pakistan social media accounts.
- What
- Reports of Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh's capture were refuted by the IAF.
- When
- Recent reports, following rumors from Operation Sindoor.
- Where
- The focus is on social media and the actions of the Indian Air Force.
- Why
- To clarify misinformation and confirm the pilot's status and continued service.
Rumor Supporters
Indian Air Force
Status of the Pilot
Rumor Supporters
Believed reports and rumors regarding the pilot's capture.
Indian Air Force
Did not have a defined opposing viewpoint.
- Pilot's Name
- Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh
- Aircraft Flown
- MiG-21 Bison, Rafale
- Year of Commission
- 2017
- Source of Rumors
- Social Media
- Operation Mentioned
- Operation Sindoor