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The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked social media claims that a cyber attack in Pakistan has caused 70% of India’s electricity grid to become dysfunctional.
In a social media post, the government’s fact-checking arm refuted the claims and advised users to remain vigilant on social media platforms.
“Social media posts claim that a cyber attack by Pakistan has caused 70% of India’s electricity grid to become dysfunctional,” the PIB stated.
“This claim is false. Please remain cautious and do not fall for misinformation that can cause panic,” it added.
This clarification comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following India’s precision strikes on terror camps across the border in response to the April 22 attack in Pahalgam.
Since then, several Pakistani social media accounts have circulated misleading content to provoke panic and distort the narrative. The PIB’s Fact Check Unit investigated several videos between late Wednesday and early Thursday.
Earlier, the IT ministry issued an advisory outlining important ‘dos and don’ts’ and asked users to be vigilant and responsible.
“Critical Online Safety Alert: always follow cybersecurity precautions. Stay cautious while online – don’t fall for traps or misinformation. Be patriotic, stay vigilant, stay safe. #DigitalIndia #OperationSindoor,” the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) stated.
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