Shivani Singh, IAF s Rafale pilot, captured by Pakistan? Here s the truth

The Indian government has refuted viral social media claims that an Indian Air Force female pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, was captured by Pakistan. The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit confirmed the reports as fake,
Was Indian Air Force pilot Shivani Singh captured by Pakistan?

NEW DELHI: Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact-Check unit dismissed claims circulating on social media that an Indian Air Force pilot named Shivani Singh has been captured by Pakistan. However, the claims were refuted by the fact checking agency, clarifying, “Indian Female Air Force pilot has NOT been captured.”

Did Pakistan take Indian Air Force squadron leader Shivani Singh into custody?

Social media posts regarding this report claim that the Pakistani authorities had taken female Indian Air Force Squadron Leader Shivani Singh into custody. The story went viral after many social media accounts sharing the posts. The post was widely shared by pro-Pakistani handles.

Was Indian Air Force female pilot captured by Pakistan?

Here’s the truth The Indian government has refuted viral social media claims that an Indian Air Force female pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, was captured by Pakistan. The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit confirmed the reports as fake, urging the public to avoid spreading misinformation.

Did Shivani Singh land on ground using a parachute?

Another video that shows a woman landing on the ground using a parachute is going viral as Singh landing in Pakistan on Saturday, 10 May. However, the video could be traced back to 7 May. Pro-Pakistan social media handles claim that an Indian Female Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, has been captured in Pakistan.

Who is AFP Singh?

AFP Singh was commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 2017, as part of the IAF’s second-ever batch of women fighter pilots — a milestone in itself, given that it took the force over two decades to induct women into combat flying roles.

Did Indian pilot eject over Pakistan?

According to the PIB fact check another claim regarding the Indian pilot ejecting over PoK is also false. However, the PIB Fact Check unit responded, saying, “Pro-Pakistan social media handles claim that an Indian Female Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, has been captured in Pakistan.