Pakistan-based anti-India propaganda accounts are circulating false claims that a targeted attack on an Indian Army camp in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in the deaths of four soldiers and multiple injuries. However, these claims are entirely baseless and fabricated. According to official reports and police sources, an encounter took place on Monday between security forces and terrorists in the Krumhoora-Zachaldara area of Handwara, Kupwara district. During the operation, security forces successfully neutralized an unidentified terrorist.
Sharing a video from the incident on X (Formerly Twitter) propaganda account @TacticalTribun wrote. 4 Indian soldiers killed, multiple injured during an attack on their camp in Kupwara, IOK. Ambulances are seen in the area.
Another Pakistani propaganda account @intel_DOI also shared the visuals and wrote. “4 Indian soldiers killed, multiple injured during an attack on their camp by Kashmir Freedom Fighters in Kupwara, Indian Occupied Kashmir.”
4 Indian soldiers killed, multiple injured during an attack on their camp by Kashmir Freedom Fighters in Kupwara, Indian Occupied Kashmir. #Kashmir
— Directorate of Intelligence DOI🇵🇰⚡️ (@intel_DOI) March 17, 2025
Kashmir Desk😎🫵🏼😉 pic.twitter.com/9trYnjxWPM
Several other users and propagandists have also disseminated the visuals and made similar claims. Their posts can be seen here, @discovery_382, @the_iisf (2), @PakistanTrave16, @transfemicon, @indie_shaheen, @SuhaibAyaz.
The truth behind the claims from Jammu and Kashmir, Fact Check
As soon as the posts containing the visuals and claims came to our notice. Subsequently, we conducted research and analysis regarding the incident. We found that an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara but no soldiers’ death was reported.
To verify the claims made by propagandists. We performed relevant keyword searches and found multiple reports and official statements regarding the encounter. According to reports (1, 2, 3) and police sources (1, 2), an encounter broke out on Monday between security forces and terrorists in the Krumhoora-Zachaldara area of Handwara, Kupwara district. During the operation, an unidentified terrorist was neutralized. The encounter is still ongoing, with security forces suspecting the presence of two to three more militants at the site.
OP KHURMUR, Kupwara
— Chinar Corps🍁 – Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) March 17, 2025
On 17 Mar 25, based on specific intelligence input regarding presence of terrorists, a Joint Operation was launched by @JmuKmrPolice & #IndianArmy in general area Khurmur forest, Handwara, Kupwara. Suspicious activity was observed by vigilant troops and on… pic.twitter.com/bhgPSsZWkJ
Additionally, officials have urged civilians to stay indoors until the operation concludes. As of now, there is no credible or official confirmation of any Indian soldier losing his life in this encounter.
Therefore, verified sources confirm that the claims about a targeted attack and the killing of security forces are completely false and fabricated.
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) March 17, 2025
ANALYSIS: Misleading
FACT: Pakistan-based anti-India propaganda accounts are spreading false claims that four Indian soldiers were killed and multiple others injured in a targeted attack on their camp in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir. In reality, these claims are baseless.(1/4) pic.twitter.com/ucSrhU5QkZ
Intent
Propagandists are sharing visuals from Jammu and Kashmir with misleading claims to push their anti-India narrative.
Conclusion
Claim– Four Indian soldiers were killed and multiple others injured in a targeted attack on their camp in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir.
Fact– An encounter broke out on Monday between security forces and terrorists in the Krumhoora-Zachaldara area of Handwara, Kupwara district. During the operation, an unidentified terrorist was neutralized. No security personnel’s death was reported.
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