False claim of grenade attack on School by Indian Army in Kashmir

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