QUETTA: Social media users are circulating posts claiming that explosions occurred on Quetta Airport Road and in Sibi area of the Balochistan on Monday.
The Claim
Several posts shared on WhatsApp and other social media platforms alleged that a blast had occurred on Quetta Airport Road. Another viral message claimed loud explosions had been heard in Sibi, fueling speculation and fear among residents.
The posts quickly gained traction, with users sharing the messages without any official confirmation.
The Fact Check
The Burk Baloch Fact Check Wing independently verified the claims by contacting the local administration and security officials in Quetta and Sibi. The Fact Check Analysis Wing found that the post first posted by an account operating from India then shared by others account.
Moreover, officials categorically denied reports of any explosion or security incident in either location.
Authorities confirmed that no blast occurred on Quetta Airport Road or in Sibi and described the viral messages as baseless misinformation.
The fact-check also found that no credible government agency, law enforcement authority, or emergency service had reported any such incident.
Verdict
The viral claims alleging explosions on Quetta Airport Road and in Sibi are fake. Verification by the Burk Baloch Fact Check Analysis Wing with the local administration and security forces found no evidence of any explosion or related security incident.
The public is advised to rely on official sources for information and avoid sharing unverified social media posts that may create unnecessary panic.
