Fact Check: Claims of heavy explosions and drone sightings in Udhampur and Jammu & Kashmir are false, confirms PIB

Fact Check: Claims of heavy explosions and drone sightings in Udhampur and Jammu & Kashmir are false, confirms PIB Tezzbuzz | 12/05/2025 02:24:30

Amid ongoing security concerns and heightened alert levels across northern India, several false claims are being circulated on social media regarding explosions in Udhampur and drone activity in Jammu & Kashmir.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a clear rebuttal to these viral posts through its official PIB Fact Check handle:

The government has emphasized the importance of fighting misinformation and propagandaespecially during sensitive periods. As tensions remain elevated in border areas, such rumour-mongering can severely impact public safety and order.

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