The Indian Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) community has systematically debunked Pakistan’s claims of Indian Air Force (IAF) losses during Operation Sindoor, revealing a sophisticated misinformation campaign that mirrors tactics used during the 2019 Balakot incident. Through meticulous three-month analysis, OSINT experts exposed how videos circulated by Pakistani locals in Dina, Gujrat, Sialkot, and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir actually provide evidence of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) aircraft losses rather than IAF casualties. Using advanced verification techniques including geolocation analysis, debris examination, and timeline verification, investigators found the absence of IAF-specific components, particularly Russian AL-31F engines that power Indian Sukhoi aircraft, contradicting Pakistani claims. The analysis revealed striking parallels with Pakistan’s 2019 disinformation tactics, when ISPR initially claimed capturing three Indian pilots before retracting to one after Wing Commander Abhinav Varthaman’s MiG-21 was downed. Pakistani media was caught using four-year-old images of crashed Indian aircraft from training accidents and presenting them as Operation Sindoor casualties. During Operation Sindoor, the IAF conducted precision strikes on nine terrorist camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, destroying critical PAF infrastructure including airfields, command centers, and radars. Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh confirmed the IAF shot down at least five PAF fighter jets and one large aircraft using advanced systems like the S-400. Independent satellite imagery analysis confirmed extensive damage to Pakistani air bases including Rahim Yar Khan, where the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority issued NOTAMs declaring runways non-operational. The Pakistani disinformation campaign included deepfake technology, repurposing old crash footage, and coordinated social media campaigns. The Indian government established a 24×7 Control Room with representatives from all armed forces and the Press Information Bureau to counter propaganda. OSINT experts utilized reverse image searches, engine component analysis, and cross-platform verification to expose the misinformation systematically. The comprehensive debunking not only exposed Pakistan’s propaganda efforts but demonstrated India’s technological superiority and the critical role of OSINT communities in maintaining information integrity during modern conflicts, serving as a case study in countering sophisticated disinformation campaigns through technical verification methods.