Did Xi Jinping’s Bodyguards Stop PM Narendra Modi at SCO Summit? PIB Fact Check Calls Claim Fake
A claim circulating on social media, particularly from Pakistani propaganda accounts, suggests that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s bodyguards obstructed Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. LatestLY’s fact-check reveals this claim to be false and misleading.
A claim widely circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts, stating that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s bodyguards stopped Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is fake.
Claim Spreads on Social Media
The claim, propagated by various social media accounts, alleged an incident where Prime Minister Modi was reportedly halted by President Xi Jinping's security detail at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. These posts, primarily originating from accounts identified as Pakistani propaganda, quickly gained traction, spreading misinformation across platforms. PM Narendra Modi Shakes Hands With Xi Jinping, Shares Warm Exchange With Vladimir Putin; Shehbaz Sharif Stands Quietly (Video).
PIB Fact Check Calls Claim Fake
#Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a claim that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s bodyguards stopped Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing #SCOSummit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.#PIBFactCheck:
❌This claim is #FAKE
⚠️ Beware of manipulated or misleading… pic.twitter.com/SZiBvPlVZ8
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) September 1, 2026
PM Modi Meets Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin
VIDEO | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit.
Source: AFP/PTI (Only for use in India)
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) pic.twitter.com/lXRI9rdLaC
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 1, 2026
Official Debunking and Evidence
India's official fact-checking body, PIB Fact Check, explicitly debunked this claim, stating it as "FAKE" and warning users against manipulated or misleading narratives circulating on social media. PIB Fact Check advised verifying information through credible sources before sharing. PM Narendra Modi Emplanes for Delhi After Attending SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan.
Contrary to the viral claim, multiple reputable news outlets, including Punjab Newsline, DNA India, and NDTV, reported on interactions between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping at the summit. These reports confirmed brief interactions, handshakes, and cordial exchanges between the two leaders, with no mention of any obstruction by security personnel. India Today also covered President Xi's arrival and Prime Minister Modi's attendance at the summit. An IANS report, published via LatestLY, further detailed that the leaders "shook hands and interacted while walking together" upon their arrival at the summit venue.
Fact check
Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a claim that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s bodyguards stopped Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
The claim that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s bodyguards stopped Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is fake. India's official fact-checking body, PIB Fact Check, has explicitly debunked this claim. Additionally, reports from the summit confirm interactions and handshakes between Modi and Xi, not any obstruction.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 01, 2026 05:46 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
