Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Fake Video: Air Chief Visit Claim Debunked
Some social media accounts, especially from Pakistan, shared a fake video.
The video falsely suggested that the Air Force Chief, AP Singh, visited the family of a missing pilot, Shivangi Singh.
But the video was actually of him visiting the family of a soldier, Surendra Kumar, who died serving the country.
Fact-checkers confirmed the video was false and intended to spread lies.
This is a tactic to create confusion and weaken people's spirits during times of conflict.
A video falsely claimed Air Chief Marshal AP Singh visited Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh's family.
Pro-Pakistani accounts spread the video with incorrect claims.
The video actually showed Air Chief Marshal Singh visiting the family of late Sergeant Surendra Kumar.
Sergeant Kumar died during Operation Sindoor.
Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh is actively serving in the IAF.
- Who
- Pro-Pakistani social media accounts and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.
- What
- A fake video spread false claims about an IAF pilot.
- When
- During and after Operation Sindoor
- Where
- Social media, originating from pro-Pakistani accounts
- Why
- To spread disinformation and weaken morale.
Pro-Pakistani Social Media Accounts
Indian Authorities
Video Content
Pro-Pakistani Social Media Accounts
Spread video with false claims.
Indian Authorities
Video accurately portrayed the IAF Chief meeting family of deceased soldier.
- Main Subject
- Fake Video
- Target of Misinformation
- Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh
- Air Force Chief
- Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
- Actual Event in Video
- Visit to family of late Sgt. Surendra Kumar
- Location of Visit
- Mehradasi village, Rajasthan
- Source Debunking Claim
- Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check
