Rajnath Singh Video: The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a caution regarding a digitally altered video of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh that is being shared on social media. According to PIB Fact Check, this video is being disseminated by Pakistani social media accounts and makes false assertions about the loss of aircraft and military personnel during Operation Sindoor.
PIB Fact Check has firmly declared that the video is ‘fake and digitally manipulated’. The Defence Minister has not made any statements concerning the alleged losses. The video seems to have been altered to give a misleading impression that the Defence Minister made the claims depicted in the viral clip. PIB has encouraged individuals not to trust or share such deceptive content without confirming its authenticity.
As deepfake and digitally altered videos become more prevalent, social media users are urged to verify information through official government channels before sharing any sensitive or potentially misleading material.
People can report any suspicious content related to the Central Government to **PIB Fact Check**.
**PIB Fact Check Helpline:** +91 8799711259
**Email:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
The original and unaltered video can also be verified through the official source provided by PIB Fact Check.
⚠️ Deepfake Video Alert!
Pakistani handles are sharing a digitally altered video of Defence Minister @rajnathsingh making false claims about aircraft & personnel losses during Operation Sindoor.#PIBFactCheck:
❌ This video is #FAKE & has been digitally manipulated.
“>August 22, 2026
Important Info For You
Do not trust or share the viral video that claims Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made statements about losses of aircraft or military personnel during Operation Sindoor. PIB has confirmed that the video is digitally altered and the claims are false.
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tense military confrontation between India and Pakistan occurred in May 2025. In response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7. This included precision strikes against terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan retaliated by sending hundreds of drones in waves across the western border.
A total of over 600 drones were used, including low-cost commercial quadcopters and suicide drones like the Turkish-origin Songar and Yiha-III. These drones were deployed to target military installations, airbases, and some civilian areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.