
On May 10, 2025, the fact-centered unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has denied two big false claims going viral on social media. The first claim was related to the alleged cyber attack on India’s power grid, while the second claim was related to an attack on a gurudwara. The PIB has termed both claims as false and appealed to the public not to believe such rumors.
Cyber attack on India’s power grid is false
A post on social media was becoming increasingly viral, claiming that the Pakistani army had neutralized India’s 70% power grid through cyber attack. The post was shared by accounts called “Global Defense Insight” and “Dr. Qamar Cheema”. The post states, “According to the Pakistani Army, 70 percent of India’s power grid has been closed due to cyber attack.”
The PIB Fact Czech has made the facts and facts completely rejected.
The PIB Fact Czech has made the facts and facts completely rejected. PIB posted from its official X account and said that it is completely false that Pakistan has shut down India’s 70% power grid through cyber attack.
The claim of attack on the gurudwara is false.
On the other hand, another false claim was spreading on social media, stating that India had attacked the Nankana Sahib Gurudwara with a drone. In this video, a person is giving information about this. Khalistan is written behind.
The PIB fact check also investigated the claim and found that the claim was false. The PIB clarified that the claim of attack on the gurudwara is completely false. The PIB has advised people not to trust such rumors and rely on official sources for accurate information.
There is a wave of fake news amidst India-Pakistan tension
In recent times, tension has increased between India and Pakistan. After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, tension between India and Pakistan remains intact. PIB said that such fake news could be a part of the conspiracy to spread unrest in the country.
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Appeal to beware of people
The PIB has appealed to the people not to pay attention to the false news spreading on social media and get information only from official sources. The Government of India is monitoring the situation and is taking active steps to prevent any kind of wrong information.
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