What's the story
Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions after the Pahalgam attack, a fake story about the Indian Army's operational readiness has gone viral on social media.
The alleged "leak" of confidential documents hinted at a decline in the morale of soldiers and expressed concern over the Army's capability to respond to Pakistan.
However, the Indian government has categorically dismissed such claims as fake news.
Misleading narrative
The now-debunked misleading social media post tried to paint a grim picture of the Indian Army's preparedness.
It falsely claimed the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) headquarters had raised serious concerns about the Army's capability.
The post suggested the Army was only fit for small-scale tactical skirmishes and not major operations.
It also alleged declining soldier morale, rising desertions, and foreign involvement in operations.
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Government response
The Press Information Bureau (PIB), the Indian government's official media communication arm, has issued a strong rebuttal to the circulating documents.
Under the hashtag #PIBFactCheck, it clarified that the so-called leaked files were not only fake, but also part of a disinformation campaign by pro-Pakistani social media handles.
"This is clearly part of a conspiracy to discredit the Indian Armed Forces and create confusion among the public," a senior Ministry...
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