Pakistan-based anti-India propaganda accounts are actively spreading misleading claims that five innocent Kashmiri youths were killed by the Indian Army in Kulgam District, Jammu and Kashmir. However, the factual reality is that on Thursday, five terrorists were eliminated during an armed encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Kadder area of Kulgam District.
Making a post on X (Formerly Twitter) propaganda account @TheKashmirWaves wrote, “Today in South Kashmir’s Kulgam, at least five Kashmiri youths were martyred during a brutal operation by Indian forces. Reports suggest that these young men were local residents.”
Today in South Kashmir's Kulgam, at least five Kashmiri youths were martyred during a brutal operation by Indian forces. Reports suggest that these young men were local residents.#KashmirBleeds #HumanRightsViolation #FreeKashmir #Kulgam #kulgamencounter pic.twitter.com/g5JEmVTswV
— The Kashmir Waves (@TheKashmirWaves) December 19, 2024
Another propaganda account @PSYWAROPS wrote. “A significant exchange of fire in Kulgam, Indian Illegally Occupied #Jammu and #Kashmir (#IIOJK), between Indian occupational forces and #Kashmiri frẹẹdom fỉghtẹrs has reportedly left 10 Indian personnel dẹạd and 5 Kashmiri frẹẹdom fỉghtẹrs martyred.”
The truth behind the claims from Kulgam, Fact Check
As soon as the posts containing the claims made by the propagandists came to our notice. Subsequently, we conducted research and analysis regarding the claims and found that no innocent civilians were killed.
To verify the claims made by the propagandists. We performed relevant keyword searches and found Police and Army (2) statements regarding the incident.
In the first post on X (Formerly Twitter), the police said, “Encounter has started at Kadder area of #Kulgam district. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.” @JmuKmrPolice
#Encounter has started at Kadder area of #Kulgam district. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) December 19, 2024
Later, The police said, Five #terrorists were neutralized in the Kulgam anti-terrorist operation. Identification being ascertained. Search operation continues. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
Five #terrorists neutralized in Kulgam anti-terrorist operation. Identification being ascertained. Search operation continues. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/JmA4u1zXOc
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) December 19, 2024
Therefore, it is evident from verified sources that 5 terrorists were killed during the encounter, not innocent civilians. Also, the claims about 10 Army personnel being killed are false and fabricated.
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) December 19, 2024
ANALYSIS: Misleading
FACT: Anti-India propaganda accounts are actively spreading misleading claims that five innocent Kashmiri youths were killed by the Indian Army in Kulgam District, Jammu and Kashmir. However, the factual reality is that on Thursday, (1/3) pic.twitter.com/0bgBuRTCWT
Intent
Pakistan-based anti-India propaganda accounts are circulating false and fabricated claims about the recent encounter between security forces and terrorists in Kulgam.
Conclusion
Claim– Five innocent civilians were killed by the Indian Army in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Fact– Five terrorists were killed during an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Kulgam District.
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