Overview

• The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has confirmed that documents circulated by pro-Pakistan social media accounts alleging low Indian Army morale and readiness are fake.
• The Ministry of Defence also refuted a misleading WhatsApp message claiming the government sought donations for Army modernization, urging citizens to rely on official sources.
• Cyber intelligence agencies are actively monitoring and countering hostile information warfare originating from across the border.
• The disinformation campaign coincides with heightened India-Pakistan tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.
• Officials affirm the Indian Army’s full preparedness and high morale, dismissing the false narratives as attempts to destabilize trust in national defense institutions.