Government debunks viral ‘Operation Sindoor’ WhatsApp message as fake

A viral WhatsApp message claiming to be from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and warning of a potential conflict with Pakistan under the title “Operation Sindoor” has been debunked as fake by the Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit (PIB Fact Check).The misleading message, which appeared to include a verified link to the Ministry’s WhatsApp Channel, sparked public concern due to its authoritative tone and detailed instructions for civilian preparedness.

Official clarification

PIB Fact Check issued the following statement on social…