In a desperate attempt to resurrect a failed narrative, Pakistan has once again turned to social media to circulate misleading and unverified satellite images, falsely claiming strikes on Indian military facilities in Punjab, including areas around Amritsar, during Operation Sindoor.
The claims, now being amplified by Pakistan-based handles, are not supported by facts.
Independent verification of the locations shown in these images confirmed that no destruction or damage is visible at the alleged targets. Indian military facilities cited in the posts remain intact, with no signs of blast impact, structural damage, or secondary effects that would be expected from a strike.
The timing of this disinformation effort has raised serious questions. During the actual conflict in May, Pakistan was unable to produce any credible satellite imagery to substantiate its claims. The sudden appearance of these visuals seven months later, without verifiable timestamps, satellite-source details, or corroboration, suggests a post-facto attempt to manufacture evidence rather than present genuine documentation.
This is not the first instance of exaggerated claims linked to the conflict. During and immediately after the operation, Pakistani social media narratives included assertions of imaginary “victory ratios” and vague references to striking India’s strategic “centre of gravity”. None of these claims were backed by independently verifiable data and failed to gain credibility internationally.
Open-source analysts who reviewed the newly circulated images have pointed out selective framing and absence of damage indicators, such as craters, debris patterns, scorch marks, or infrastructure collapse. Comparative imagery of the same locations shows no observable change, directly contradicting the strike narrative.
Despite these findings, the misleading visuals continue to be circulated, indicating a deliberate disinformation campaign rather than an analytical disagreement. Experts note that such tactics are often aimed at shaping domestic perception, compensating for the lack of verifiable success during actual hostilities, and attempting to introduce doubt among less informed audiences abroad.
The facts, however, remain unchanged. There is no credible evidence to support claims of Pakistani strikes on Indian military facilities in Punjab during Operation Sindoor. The latest social media push relies on unverified imagery and recycled propaganda, which does not withstand independent scrutiny.
