An old clip of a 2025-cylinder blast was falsely shared as a militant attack in Kishtwar
A video is being shared online showing scenes of a massive explosion and fire. The video is being circulated with the claim that Kashmiri militants carried out a large-scale attack on Indian Army posts and convoys in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, and released videos claiming complete control over several areas and that more than 10 Indian soldiers were killed in the attack.
Sharing the video, the handle Zard si Gana wrote, ”Kashmiri Freedom Fighters have launched large-scale attacks and ambushes on Indian security forces posts and convoys in Kishtwar, IOJK. More than 10 soldiers have been killed, and several others, including high-ranking officials, are critically injured.”
Similarly, another user Nikki Randhawa wrote, ”Modi’s policies have turned Kashmir into a deadly zone for the Indian military. Kashmiri militants have carried out large‑scale attacks on Indian Army posts and convoys in Kishtwar and have released videos claiming full control over several areas. More than 10 Indian soldiers have been killed in these attacks, and several high‑ranking officers have been killed or injured. Meanwhile, these militants are seen moving about openly on the roads of Kashmir.”
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In our fact check, we conducted a keyword search which led us to an India Today report published on August 28, 2025. According to the report, on the same day, a massive cylinder explosion occurred during a fire incident in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The blast caused panic and fear in the area. The incident took place in the Istwanwala area, damaging five houses and injuring four people, with no fatalities reported.
In conclusion, the visuals showing a massive fire, which claimed to show militants setting Army posts and convoys on fire killing 10 soldiers in Kishtwar, are false and misleading.
| Claim | Kashmiri militants carried out a large-scale ambush in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, which killed 10 Army soldiers. |
| Claimed by | Zard si Gana and Nikki Randhawa |
| Fact | The clip of massive fire was actually of an old cylinder blast in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, which dates back to August 2025. |
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