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Weekly Wrap: Misinformation On Colonel Sofia Qureshi, Imran Khan’s Death Hoax & More
From Pakistan’s DG-ISPR sharing edited footage to falsely show India admitting that the Pakistani Army did not target civilians to deepfake video of Colonel Sofia Qureshi saying that terrorism has no religion, here are our top fact checks from this week:
‘Muslim But Not Terrorist,Terrorists Have No Religion’, Deepfake Video Of Colonel Sofia Qureshi Goes Viral
A video allegedly showing Indian Army Colonel Sofia Qureshi saying in a press conference, “I am a Muslim but not a terrorist. Terrorism has no religion” has gone viral on social medi platforms. Newschecker, however, found that the video was manipulated using AI. Read more here.
India Admits That Pakistan Did Not Target Civilians? No, Pak Army Uses Edited Clip To Make False Claim
Pakistan’s DG-ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry shared a video of IAF Wg Cdr. Vyomika Singh which allegedly showed her “acknowledging” that Pakistan carried out “precise targeting of military installations and posts” and that “no civilians were attacked.” Newschecker, however, found that remarks by the IAF officer have been edited out to falsely establish a pro-Pakistan narrative. Read more here.
RSS Members Attack Col Sofiya Qureshi’s Home In Karnataka? No, Old & Unrelated Photo Viral With False Claim
Several social media users shared a photo alleging that Col Sofiya Qureshi’s home in Karnataka was vandalised by the members of the RSS. Newschecker, however, found the claim to be untrue. Belgaum SP Dr. Bhimashankar Guleda also denied the incident, and clarified that it was “fake news.” Read more here.
‘Confidential’ Letter Confirming Radiation Leak In Pakistan Is Fake
An alleged confidential letter issued by the Government of Pakistan, titled ‘Radiological Safety Bulletin’, is being peddled on social media platforms with users claiming that it confirms radiation leak at a facility. Newschecker, however, found the letter to be fake. Read more here.
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan Dead In Jail? No, Fake Press Release Goes Viral
Several social media users shared an alleged press release by the Government of Pakistan stating that the jailed former Prime Minister, Imran Khan has passed away in judicial custody. Newschecker, however, found the claim to be untrue. Read more here.
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