The claim
The video shows an Indian Army soldier crying before heading to the border during the ongoing India-Pakistan war.
Original review summary
The video shows students at a private defence coaching academy in Indore celebrating their selection into the Indian Army, not a soldier heading to the border. The young man cried after learning of his successful recruitment, and the video was shared before Operation Sindoor began.[S1]
Additional context
The review says the video was originally shared on 27 April 2025, before Operation Sindoor began on 07 May 2025. [S1]
PIB Fact Check posted a clarification on 09 May 2025, stating that the video was unrelated to the Indian Army and showed students celebrating their selection. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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