The Ministry of Electronics and Info Know-how shared on Friday a ‘Crucial On-line Security Alert’, detailing cybersecurity precautions that Indians ought to comply with when on-line amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
“Keep cautious whereas on-line—do not fall for traps or misinformation. Be patriotic, keep vigilant, keep protected,” it posted on X.
The ‘Do’s’ included, advising customers to stay to sharing solely official and verified advisories, aid updates and helplines; ensuring to truth examine information with official sources earlier than forwarding it and reporting pretend information instantly.
The ‘Don’ts’ embrace not sharing troop actions, not forwarding unverified data and avoiding making posts that will incite communal tensions and/or violence.
Crucial On-line Security Alert all the time comply with cybersecurity precautions. Keep cautious whereas on-line—don’t fall for traps or misinformation. Be patriotic, keep vigilant, keep protected.#Digitalindia #OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/IIRKGzsh27
— Ministry of Electronics & IT (@GoI_MeitY) Might 9, 2025
Following the Pahalgam terror assault, the Indian authorities hit 9 websites of terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir within the early hours of Wednesday. The precision strike was named Operation Sindoor.
Indian forces efficiently intercepted a number of drones and missiles launched by Pakistan on Thursday evening. These aerial assaults have been aimed toward key navy installations situated in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur, and Amritsar.
In a press briefing held on Friday, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs and the armed forces reported a major infiltration try by Pakistan on Thursday evening. In response to Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Pakistan deployed an estimated 300–400 drones concentrating on key Indian navy websites and civilian infrastructure close to 36 city inhabitants facilities, together with navy targets in Amritsar and Bhatinda.
Colonel Qureshi said that these drones have been intercepted utilizing each “kinetic and non-kinetic means”.
Preliminary forensic evaluation suggests the usage of Turkey-manufactured Asisguard Songar drones. “The drones and their particles are underneath evaluation,” she added.
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