A Pakistani military officer is facing widespread online ridicule after claiming that Pakistani missile strikes during cross-border hostilities in May 2025 successfully targeted two Indian airbases that do not officially exist.
The controversy surfaced through a viral video featuring Captain Muneeb Zamal, who stated that Pakistan had successfully struck “Rajouri Airbase” and “Mamun Airbase” during Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos launched in response to India’s Operation Sindoor.
However, while Rajouri is a district in Jammu and Kashmir, there is no operational Indian Air Force airbase located there. Similarly, Mamun is known as a military cantonment area near Pathankot and not an Indian Air Force station.
The remarks quickly drew sarcastic reactions across social media platforms, with users mocking the claims and questioning the accuracy of Pakistan’s operational briefings.
The incident comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions following the 2025 India-Pakistan military confrontation after the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Indian military action under Operation Sindoor.
During the escalation on May 10, 2025, Pakistan reportedly launched drones and missiles targeting multiple Indian locations across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Among the weapons used was the Fatah-1 guided artillery rocket, which Indian air defence systems reportedly intercepted over Sirsa.
Debris linked to missile and drone attacks was later recovered from several locations, including agricultural fields in Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan, while additional suspected missile debris was reportedly recovered from Dal Lake in September 2025.
The viral video has once again reignited online debates surrounding misinformation, military propaganda, and information warfare during periods of regional conflict.
