With tensions between India and Pakistan rising, an advisory has gone viral.
The message claims that drones are being used to detect areas with high population density through mobile phone locations.
The government has confirmed that this advisory is fake.
With tensions between India and Pakistan rising, an advisory has gone viral, warning people to turn off location services on their phones. The message claims that drones are being used to detect areas with high population density through mobile phone locations. However, the government has confirmed that this advisory is fake.
SurveyThe Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check on X (formerly Twitter) cleared the air. In a post, PIB Fact Check stated: “A viral image is claiming that an advisory has been issued, advising people to turn off location services on their phones immediately. #PIBFactCheck” “This claim is FAKE. No such advisory has been issued by the GoI.”
The fake message being circulated reads: “Hello everyone, We have received an official email from the faculty with an important advisory: please turn off the location services on your phone immediately. It has been brought to our attention that drones are being used to detect areas with high population.”
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A viral image is claiming that an advisory has been issued, advising people to turn off location services on their phones immediately.#PIBFactCheck
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
– This claim is FAKE
– No such advisory has been issued by the GoI pic.twitter.com/8GmYpKXTkJ
Many people believed the message to be true, especially given the current situation at the border. But the government is urging citizens not to fall for such rumours.
Earlier this week, the government had also warned people about a surge in misinformation linked to Pakistan. The government stated that misleading social media posts may flood platforms in the coming days as part of a “Pakistan sponsored propaganda.” In a post shared to raise awareness, it said: “In the coming days your social media will be flooded with #Pakistan sponsored propaganda. It’s crucial to scrutinize every piece of information carefully. If you encounter dubious content, especially concerning the Indian Armed Forces or any info related to ongoing situation, report it to #PIBFactCheck.”
If you come across any suspicious content, users are advised to report it directly via WhatsApp at +91 8799711259 or by emailing factcheck@pib.gov.in.
Citizens are urged to stay calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and follow only official government channels for updates.
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