Tensions in Balochistan have persisted for years, with ongoing disputes between separatist groups and Pakistani authorities. The region faces issues related to political representation, economic development, and military presence, all of which contribute to a complex and volatile situation.
Recently, an image of a destroyed plane has been circulated among Social Media Users claiming that a Pak Army helicopter was shot down by Balochistan Liberation Army fighters in Khuzdar district of Balochistan.
You can see some social media posts here:
The X post mentions: “The situation in #Balochistan is rapidly deteriorating for Pakistan’s military. The recent downing of a Pakistan Army helicopter in Zehri, Khuzdar, marks a significant escalation.
This is not just a tactical win; it’s a statement of defiance”
However, Fact Crescendo’s findings show that an old image has been falsely shared as Pak army plane shot down by Balochistan Liberation Army.
Fact Check:
We applied Google reverse search on the shared image and the search led us to several news articles published at different times along with the same image as the thumbnail. The oldest news with the same image was published in a news article published by a website named Al-Sharq on 17 December 2014. According to the published article, four Egyptian and Emirati officials were killed when a military plane crashed during a joint training exercise between Egyptian and Emirati forces.
Conclusion
Hence from the above investigation, it is clear that an old image has been falsely shared as a Pakistani military plane shot down in Balochistan. Also, there are no verified news of Pak Army plane shot down in Balochistan recently.
Title:Old image shared as Pak army helicopter shot down in Kunzdar, Balochistan.
Fact Check By: Fact Crescendo TeamResult: Misleading
