On May 7, escalating tensions between India and Pakistan led to military strikes and competing narratives over information. India claimed to target “terrorist infrastructure” in response to a deadly attack in Kashmir, while Pakistan asserted that Indian forces hit civilian areas, resulting in casualties. Both nations provided conflicting accounts regarding the downing of jets and the presence of a white flag at the Line of Control, reflecting their history of divergent claims during conflicts, complicating independent verification of the truth.
