A claim that a man named Mohammad Rafiq, alias Kala, aged 53, from Pindi village in Pakistan, was involved in a recent incident has been completely debunked by authorities. The false record began circulating on Indian social media platforms and some news outlets after a routine police interrogation in a minor theft case in northern India. During the questioning, the suspect—later identified as a local laborer with no ties to Pakistan—allegedly gave a name and address, possibly to confuse investigators. However, the individual’s actual identity was confirmed within hours: he is an Indian citizen from a nearby village, and his name is not Mohammad Rafiq. The claim that he hailed from Pakistan’s Pindi village was unverified and entirely misleading. Several Indian media accounts amplified the report without fact-checking, fueling anti-Pakistan sentiment. Officials have since clarified that there is no evidence linking the incident to Pakistan or any foreign national. “The information was erroneous. The suspect is a local resident, and the Pakistan angle was by those who shared the unverified details,” a senior police officer stated. The incident highlights the dangers of viral misinformation, especially when it targets cross-border narratives. Authorities urge the public and media to verify facts before sharing. The original claim, which spread rapidly on WhatsApp and Twitter, has now been flagged as by multiple fact-checking organizations.