A false and fabricated news story is circulating on social media, claiming that terrorists attacked a police checkpoint in Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in five deaths and three injuries.
The moment the news surfaced online, it went viral and caused widespread panic in the area.
Fact Check: What’s the truth behind the story?
Upon contacting security officials, they denied the incident entirely, stating that no such attack took place. They emphasized that the person or group behind this fake news is simply spreading propaganda and rumors.
It is worth noting that after the news spread, the militant group Fitna-e-Khawarij even claimed responsibility for the alleged attack. However, security authorities have confirmed that no such event occurred.
