A video circulating widely on social media has sparked speculation that Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, India’s first female Rafale fighter pilot, has been captured by Pakistani forces near Kotli in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. However, no official statement has been issued by the Indian Air Force or the Government of India, and the claim remains unverified.
Footage allegedly shows Pakistani security personnel approaching an Indian pilot who had ejected, but the identity and context of the individual in the video have not been confirmed. The Indian and Pakistani militaries have both remained silent on the matter.
Shivangi Singh, 29, is a celebrated figure in Indian defense circles. A 2017 IAF recruit and part of the fighter pilot stream since 2018, she made history as the first Indian woman to fly the French-made Rafale, a cornerstone of India’s modern air force. Her story — from a childhood visit to the Indian Air Force Museum to elite combat aviation — has inspired many.
She is also married to another fighter pilot and has been vocal about breaking gender barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Given the sensitive and rapidly evolving military situation between India and Pakistan, this report should be treated with caution until credible verification emerges from official or independent sources.
