New Delhi, May 8 -- A misleading image showing a crashed aircraft is being circulated by pro-Pakistan handles in connection with Operation Sindoor.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has clarified that the image is from a previous incident involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-29 fighter jet that crashed in Barmer, Rajasthan, in September 2024.

The crash was not related to the ongoing operations and occurred due to a technical issue. The pilot involved in the crash survived the incident. PIB emphasized that the image has no connection to the current military activities or events linked to Operation Sindoor.

PIB also urged the public to refrain from spreading false information and to rely on official sources for updates regarding nati...