Reji Prabhakaran

India should prepare for a prolonged period of volatility on its western frontier. Beware old animosities lurking behind any new beginning. Above all, beware the civil-military dysfunction

Prime Minister Modi convened a high-level security meeting with top officials, including the armed forces chiefs and Defence Minister, amidst escalating tensions with Pakistan. The meeting addressed Pakistan's troop movements to forward areas and attempts to infiltrate Indian air bases, resulting in damage and casualties.

Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif stated that madrasa students would serve as the country's second line of defence in case of war with India. This statement follows Asif's previous controversial claims, including assertions about downing Indian jets based on social media reports.

India and Pakistan can veer off from the brink of an all-out war. But the path to de-escalation is obstructed by a singular figure: the Jihadi General

Following Operation Sindoor, PIB FactCheck has debunked several fake social media posts spreading misinformation. Claims of crashed IAF jets, ATM closures, airport shutdowns, and electricity grid failures due to cyberattacks are all false.

India retaliated strongly after Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks across multiple locations, including civilian areas. Indian armed forces swiftly neutralized hostile drones targeting key sites like Amritsar and Pathankot. Retaliatory operations, named Operation Sindoor, destroyed terror launch pads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked viral videos falsely claiming Pakistan attacked Indian Air Force bases in Udhampur and Nagrota. These videos, circulated on social media, used old footage unrelated to current tensions.