Security sources have dismissed claims circulating online that one of the suspects killed in a recent Australia shooting was of Pakistani origin, saying preliminary information points to an Afghan national from Nangarhar province.
Officials said investigations into the Australia shooting are still underway by local authorities and warned against drawing conclusions based on unverified reports or social media speculation.
Online misinformation follows Australia shooting
In the aftermath of the Australia shooting, multiple posts on social media platforms attempted to link the attacker to Pakistan. Security officials described these claims as misleading, noting that similar narratives often emerge before official confirmations are issued.
According to the sources, some India- and Afghanistan-based social media accounts amplified the Pakistani link without presenting verified evidence, contributing to confusion around the suspect’s identity.
Officials call for reliance on verified investigations
Security officials stressed that Pakistan has long faced the fallout of regional instability, including decades of hosting Afghan refugees, and should not be blamed for violent incidents abroad without confirmed findings.
They urged media outlets and the public to rely on official investigations into the Australia shooting rather than speculative or politically motivated narratives, emphasizing that premature attribution risks fueling misinformation and prejudice.
Authorities reiterated that final conclusions regarding the incident will depend on confirmed forensic and investigative results released by Australian law enforcement.
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