Social media erupts after Indian media falsely claims destruction of Pakistan's Karachi Port (www.middleeasteye.net)
from IndustryStandard@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 11 May 17:41
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In what appears to be a major disinformation campaign, several major Indian media outlets are claiming to have damaged or destroyed the Port of Karachi and other Pakistani targets, airing video evidence that many have proven to be fabricated.

Throughout Thursday night, a multitude of Indian news channels with broad local audiences, such as Aaj Tak, India Today, Zee News, and Business Today, among others, broadcast various videos of the supposed attack.

After the reports on the destruction of the port emerged, social media users seemingly debunked the claims as fake news and expressed their anger towards Indian media outlets.

“We are becoming a global joke,” one social media user posted on X. “There are global observers watching closely and this is the show we put up?! Shameful.”

While many social media users from India are frustrated with India’s claims, others have employed a dose of irony when commenting on the faulty news reports.

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NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io on 11 May 19:51 collapse

Didn't India and Pakistan sign a ceasefire the other day? What gives?

Skua@kbin.earth on 11 May 22:07 next collapse

Hardly the first time a ceasefire has collapsed in a conflict this year. In such tense situations I can imagine it's very easy for either or both sides to push their luck with the terms, and then when the other sees them doing it they respond, and now the ceasefire is dead in the water

thallamabond@lemmy.world on 12 May 00:01 collapse

This is from the 9th. Two days ago.

NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io on 12 May 01:41 collapse

Oh that makes sense.