A new investigation has challenged the IAF Chief’s Claim of Downing Six Pakistani Jets during “Operation Sindoor.” Fake News Watchdog labeled the statement false, politically driven, and unsupported by facts.
Watchdog Finds Fabricated Proof
The report said the Indian Air Force (IAF) failed to provide real proof. Photos and videos released by Indian officials turned out to be low-quality and doctored. Analysts confirmed that some clips came from old footage or AI-generated images, repackaged as fresh evidence.
Military experts pointed to the “total lack of solid data.” They noted the IAF produced no wreckage, no radar tracks, and no third-party verification. Without such proof, the claim collapses under scrutiny.
Contradictions in IAF’s Own Records
The watchdog also found that official IAF policy documents do not mention shooting down Pakistani jets. This silence adds weight to doubts.
Instead, the report pointed out that Pakistan knocked out parts of India’s S-400 defense system during the clashes. Damage to airbases and missile batteries remains unacknowledged by New Delhi. By pushing an unverified victory story, the IAF seemed to be covering battlefield setbacks.
Global Reaction Undermines Claim
Reactions abroad further weakened the statement. U.S. defense analysts refused to back New Delhi’s version and called for outside checks. A Chinese strategist mocked the remarks as “comical” and exaggerated.
Pakistan repeated that none of its jets were destroyed. Officials invited India to open its records for global inspection. They stressed that fake claims only stir more tension and block peace in South Asia.
Political Motives Behind the Claim
The watchdog linked the timing of the announcement to Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It suggested the IAF sought to show strength abroad and reassure allies.
Opposition leaders inside India accused the government of propaganda. They argued the ruling party wanted to distract voters from economic problems and political unrest. Critics warned that twisting war stories for politics will erode trust in state institutions.
A Pattern of Unverified Military Claims
This is not the first time New Delhi made bold claims without proof. Past incidents also showed a lack of independent evidence.
The watchdog noted that in today’s world, with satellites and constant social media coverage, wreckage cannot stay hidden. If six jets had truly been lost, some visual evidence would exist. The fact that nothing surfaced makes the IAF story even weaker.
Experts Demand Transparency
Analysts said only full transparency can settle the debate. Both India and Pakistan should let neutral experts review their records from Operation Sindoor. Facts, not politics, must define history.
By exaggerating, the report warned, New Delhi risks damaging its own reputation. “False claims may score points for a moment,” one defense analyst said, “but they destroy credibility in the long run.”
Conclusion
The IAF Chief’s Claim of Downing Six Pakistani Jets now looks more like political theater than military fact. With fake visuals, no credible proof, and no global support, the claim cannot hold up.
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Pakistan has already challenged India to allow impartial checks. Until both sides open their records, the truth will remain hidden. For peace and credibility, evidence—not propaganda—must lead the way.
