PIB Fact Check has termed the claim of Indian Air Force helping Israeli jets in attacking Iran as fake. Terming it as propaganda, the government has asked people to avoid rumours. Citizens have been appealed to trust only official sources.
New Delhi: The Government of India has clarified that a viral claim being made on social media about the Indian Air Force is completely fake. PIB Fact Check has said that the reports claiming that India helped Israeli aircraft during the attack on Iran are false and misleading. It was claimed on some social media accounts that the Israeli jets were provided refueling and logistics support by the Indian Air Force from Naliya airbase in Gujarat. The claim also said that this help was given during a recent Israeli attack on Iran’s Chabahar Port.
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It was also told in the post that this airbase is near Sir Creek border area in Kutch district of Gujarat.
Government’s answer and clarification
PIB Fact Check has strongly rejected this claim. He said that this information being shared online is false and is part of a deliberate attempt to spread confusion. Officials have described it as a case of propaganda, the purpose of which is to create tension. The government also said that such claims are being spread on social media platforms by certain propaganda accounts.
warning against misinformation
Officials have appealed to people not to share any information without checking. He said that spreading such false news can create panic and break people’s trust. People have been advised to rely only on official sources for information related to the Indian Air Force. For correct updates, the government has asked users to follow the official channels of the Indian Air Force.
How to report fake news
The government has also given ways to complain about misleading content. Citizens can report such posts to the fact-check team through WhatsApp or email. Officials said that public cooperation is very important to stop the spread of fake news. With this latest clarification, it has become clear that India did not provide any help to the Israeli jets in the said attack. The government has asked people to remain cautious and avoid sharing rumours.