Old Beirut explosion video falsely linked to Pakistan's attack on India: PIB fact-checks

NEW DELHI: Press Information Bureau on Friday debunked several social media posts which claimed Pakistan has launched a missile attack on India in retaliation.The fact checking arm of PIB said that a video of explosive attacks in Beirut in 2020 is being spread by the Pakistani handles."An old video is being shared on social media with the claim that Pakistan has launched a missile attack on India in retaliation," PIB said.PIB also said advised social media users to not fall for the propaganda being spread by Pakistani handles."The video being shared is of the explosive attack that took place in Beirut, Lebanon in the year 2020, Don't fall for the propaganda being spread by Pakistani handles. Rely only on official information," it added.This comes hours after Armed successfully intercepted and shot down over 50 swarm drones during multiple Pakistani attempts to breach the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders, according to military sources.In a comprehensive counter-drone operation, Army Air Defence units deployed advanced weaponry including L-70 guns, Zu-23mm systems, Schilka systems, and specialized counter-UAS equipment across multiple sectors including Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot."Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir," Army said in a post on X."The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and a befitting reply was given to the CFVs," it added.The attacks came a day after Indian armed forces carried out precision strikes on multiple spots in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under 'Operation Sindoor.'