A viral video circulating on social media falsely claims that the Indian Army entered Kolkata in large numbers and was blocked by civilians, while also alleging that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was injured and her residence was attacked by the Central Reserve Police Force.
The video further claims that foreign embassies in Kolkata were ordered to shut down.
In a post on X, Press Information Bureau Fact Check dismissed the claims, stating, “This claim is fake.”
“These claims are part of a coordinated disinformation campaign from Pakistani propaganda networks,” the post further read.
Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a video falsely claiming that the Indian Army entered Kolkata in large numbers and was blocked by civilians. It further claims that Mamata Banerjee was injured, her residence was attacked by the CRPF, and that foreign embassies in… pic.twitter.com/JhujpFX4kR
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 5, 2026
The clarification comes amid growing concerns over the spread of misinformation related to internal security and governance.
Authorities have urged the public not to believe such content and to rely only on verified information from official government sources.
For further details, PIB Fact Check directed users to a post by Kolkata Police on X addressing the issue.
Citizens have also been encouraged to report suspicious content to help curb misinformation.
The government has provided contact details for reporting such cases, including a WhatsApp number and an official email.
Officials reiterated the importance of vigilance online. They stressed the need for users to verify claims before sharing them to prevent the spread of false narratives.
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