WHAT IS BEING CLAIMED?
Propaganda accounts linked to Fitna-al-Khawarij and Afghanistan are circulating misleading claims about alleged intense clashes, explosions, and the siege of a military checkpost in the Sarband area of Lakki Marwat.
These accounts are also spreading allegations that the water supply system of the military checkpost was damaged during the alleged incident.
WHAT ARE THE ACTUAL FACTS?
According to verified information, an exchange of fire took place between Pakistan’s Security Forces and Fitna-al-Khawarij on 12 November 2026. Following the exchange, the militants fled the area.
The actual situation contradicts the claims being circulated online.
The facts are clear:
- NO CHECKPOST SIEGE: No military checkpost was surrounded or encircled.
- NO DAMAGE TO WATER SUPPLY: The water supply system of the military checkpost remained undamaged.
- NO CASUALTIES: No loss of life was reported.
- MILITANTS FLED: Following the exchange of fire, Fitna-al-Khawarij militants fled the area.
HOW IS THE PROPAGANDA BEING SPREAD?
Propaganda accounts are deliberately presenting a distorted version of the incident by exaggerating the exchange of fire and circulating fabricated claims about explosions, a military checkpost siege, and damage to essential infrastructure.
Such misleading narratives seek to create fear and confusion among the local population, exaggerate security incidents, and manipulate public perception through disinformation.
CONCLUSION
The incident involved an exchange of fire between Security Forces and Fitna-al-Khawarij on 12 November 2026, after which the militants fled. Claims of a military checkpost siege, damage to its water supply system, and casualties are false.
The public is urged to remain vigilant, reject fabricated narratives, and verify information through credible and authenticated sources before sharing it.
