Fact Check: False claim of grenade attack on School by Indian Army in Kashmir goes viral
Aayushi Rana 
Doda district of the Jammu region, which was cleared of terrorism in 2005, has witnessed a series of attacks since June 12 when six security personnel were injured in terror attacks. Surrounding, Pakistani accounts have shared a claim about the attacks.
A named PSY Bureau (@psyops), has stated, ” In Doda, Kashtigarh, after facing losses from local freedom fighters, Indian troops have begun targeting innocent Kashmiri civilians. Indian troops lobbed grenades at a school, injuring several minors.”
Another account named Hello Pakistan has also shared a similar claim.
Fact Check
We investigated the viral claim thoroughly and found the claim is misleading. During the process, we found media reports that mentioned, ” 2 soldiers were injured in an encounter with terrorists in Doda district early Thursday, July 18, 2024, when terrorists opened fire on a temporary security camp established in a govt school for the ongoing search operations.” (Source: The Hindu)
According to a Times of India report, This was the eighth gunfight with terrorists in Doda since June 11-12. Additionally, sources said the latest assault could have been carried out by the same group of suspected Pakistani terrorists tied to Kashmir Tigers, a shadow group of Jaish-e-Mohammad, which was believed to be involved in the July 15 fatal attack on a search party in Desa, a thickly forested and mountainous area about 55km from Doda town. Kashmir Tigers claimed responsibility for both the Desa attack and a July 8 ambush on a two-truck military patrol in Kathua.
Furthermore, a report by Daily Excelsior reported an image. It showed the Wall of the school damaged in firing by the terrorists at Jaddan Bata in Doda.
Kastigarh, Doda attacks:
Kastigarg, Doda is part of the Jammu region. A series of Terrorist attacks have plagued it since July 15 where 4 Indian soldiers lost their lives.
Conclusion
Thus from the fact-check, it is clear: a) No civilians and children were injured or targeted by Indian soldiers b) A temp. security camp was established in a govt school for the ongoing terrorist search operations where the terrorist group conducted the attack on the school camp.
DFRAC Analysis: Misleading
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