World
Unconfirmed Reports Claim Indian Rafale Pilot Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh Captured in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
Disclaimer: The following information is based on unverified reports and has not been officially confirmed by Indian or Pakistani authorities.
UPDATE: As tensions continue to rise between New Delhi and Islamabad, India is contending not only with cross-border hostilities involving drones, missile strikes, and artillery fire from Pakistan, but also with a surge of misinformation spreading across social media platforms.
On Saturday, a widely circulated false claim alleged that Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, India’s first female Rafale fighter pilot, had been captured by Pakistani forces. The rumor, accompanied by a viral video and image, falsely suggested that Singh had been apprehended near Sialkot following the downing of her aircraft during heightened military confrontations.
However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) promptly issued a statement refuting the claim, confirming that the reports were entirely baseless and part of an online misinformation campaign.
Reports circulating on social media and some regional platforms suggest that Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, the Indian Air Force’s first female Rafale fighter pilot, has allegedly been captured in Kotli, located in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
The circumstances surrounding the alleged incident remain unclear, and no official statements have been issued by the Indian Air Force (IAF) or the Government of India as of now.
Latest Footage allegedly shows Pakistani security forces rushing toward an ejected Indian pilot to take her into custody. It is still unconfirmed either.
Shivangi Singh, 29, holds the distinction of being the first and only woman in India assigned to fly the French-made Rafale multirole fighter aircraft, a symbol of India’s growing air power.
She joined the IAF in 2017 and was inducted into the fighter stream in 2018, two years after the Indian military first began allowing women in combat flying roles.
In a past interview with AFP, Singh reflected on her journey, recalling her childhood fascination with aviation during a visit to the Indian Air Force Museum in New Delhi: “This is where my adventure began. I knew immediately that I wanted to become a pilot.” Her progression into the elite Rafale squadron marked a significant milestone not only in her career but also in the modernization and gender inclusivity of the Indian armed forces.
Married to a fellow fighter pilot, Singh has often spoken about breaking barriers and inspiring a new generation of women in defense services.
She is seen as a prominent face of India’s push toward a more inclusive military.
Despite the social media speculation, no confirmation or denial has been issued by defense officials from either side.
The situation remains fluid, and further developments are awaited to verify the authenticity of these claims.
Until official confirmation is provided, these reports should be treated with caution.
Crime
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School Shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar Created Mall Shooting Simulator in Roblox
Investigators and online researchers have identified a Roblox account allegedly linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar, the 18-year-old suspect in the deadly mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia.
According to platform officials, the account was discovered by users on the internet forum Kiwi Farms, who reported that Van Rootselaar had created a game — referred to on Roblox as an “experience” — that simulated a shooting inside a shopping mall.
The virtual environment appeared to resemble a Canadian retail complex, although it has not been confirmed whether the design was intended to replicate a specific real-world location.
Videos circulating on social media prior to its removal showed a player-controlled character collecting weapons and firing into crowds of animated civilians within the mall setting.
The footage quickly drew widespread concern given the seriousness of the real-world attack.
Roblox confirmed that the account belonged to the suspect and announced swift action in response.
“We have removed the user account connected to this horrifying incident, as well as any content associated with the suspect,” the company said in a statement. “We are committed to fully supporting law enforcement in their investigation.”
Initially, reports suggested the game remained accessible despite the account being deleted. However, Roblox later clarified that the content has now been removed from the platform.
The company also noted that the mall-themed experience was only accessible through Roblox Studio, a development application used by creators to build games, rather than through the main platform available to general users.
As a result, the experience reportedly recorded only seven visits, indicating extremely limited exposure.
Investigators are continuing to examine the suspect’s digital footprint, including online posts and usernames believed to match across multiple platforms such as Reddit, where references to Roblox activity were also reportedly found.
Van Rootselaar is accused of carrying out the February 10 shooting that left eight people dead and at least 25 others injured at the secondary school.
Authorities have not indicated whether the online content forms part of the official investigative findings, but technology platforms are increasingly scrutinized in the aftermath of violent incidents for potential warning signs.
Officials emphasize that the broader investigation remains active as law enforcement works to establish a complete timeline, understand possible motives, and determine whether any additional factors contributed to the tragedy.