Fact Check: Indian Female Air Force pilot captured in Pakistan? Govt debunked Pakistan’s claims

The government on Saturday debunked claims that an Indian female air pilot has been captured in Pakistan. Pro-Pakistan social media accounts had falsely claimed that Squadron Leader Shivani Singh was in Pakistani custody. Authorities have confirmed that the claim is entirely fake and part of a disinformation campaign.

“Indian Female Air Force pilot has NOT been capturedPro-Pakistan social media handles claim that an Indian Female Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, has been captured in Pakistan. #PIBFactCheck This claim is FAKE!,” the PIB Fact Check Unit said.

Indian Female Air Force pilot has NOT been captured

Pro-Pakistan social media handles claim that an Indian Female Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, has been captured in Pakistan.#PIBFactCheck

This claim is FAKE!#IndiaFightsPropaganda@MIB_India… pic.twitter.com/V8zovpSRYk

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025

 

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