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PIB Fact Check Debunks False Claim of Pakistan Cyber Attack on India’s Electricity Grid
🚨 Attention: False Claim Circulating Online! 🚨
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025
Social media posts are asserting that a cyber attack by #Pakistan has caused 70% of India's electricity grid to become dysfunctional.#PIBFactCheck
❌This claim is #FAKE#IndiaFightsPropaganda pic.twitter.com/8Gcmcm4vYq
In a swift response to misinformation, India’s PIB Fact Check has debunked a viral claim that a cyber attack by Pakistan caused 70% of India’s electricity grid to become dysfunctional.
The misleading claim was widely circulated on social media, but PIB (Press Information Bureau) clarified that it is entirely false and part of a disinformation campaign.
False Claim Origin and PIB’s Clarification
The false information was initially shared by certain social media accounts, including a claim that the Pakistan Army had conducted a cyber attack disrupting India’s electricity grid.
- Viral Claim: Social media posts alleged that 70% of India’s electricity grid had become inoperative due to a Pakistani cyber attack.
- PIB’s Response: The official PIB Fact Check account dismissed the claim as fake, urging the public not to believe misinformation.
- India’s Electricity Grid Status: No such disruption has occurred, and the grid is functioning normally.
Misinformation in the India vs Pakistan War
The India vs Pakistan War has seen an increase in misinformation and propaganda, especially on social media.
- Social Media Manipulation: Both sides have experienced a surge in misleading posts aiming to shape public perception.
- Fact-Checking Measures: Indian authorities, including PIB Fact Check, are actively countering false narratives.
- Public Awareness: Citizens are advised to rely on verified information from official sources.
What Lies Ahead
As the India vs Pakistan War continues, the spread of misinformation is likely to increase.
India’s PIB Fact Check and other official agencies are expected to intensify their efforts to counter fake news and ensure public awareness.
Citizens are encouraged to verify news from credible sources and avoid spreading unverified information.
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