MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The US media has uncovered a major disinformation effort led by the Indian government and media, exposing that the story surrounding “Operation Sindoor” was based on false claims meant to mislead the public and international observers.
A report from The Washington Post revealed that a story about “Operation Sindoor” was fabricated, designed to trick both people in India and those abroad.
The report revealed that Indian media, allegedly acting on instructions from the BJP government, spread false stories about bombings, battlefield wins, and the capture of key Pakistani cities, events that never actually took place.
The report suggests these made-up claims were part of a larger effort to stir up nationalistic feelings at home and draw attention away from problems within the country through Operation Sindoor.
The Washington Post also pointed out that artificial intelligence was used to create fake videos, images, and news stories that showed a make-believe war.
These misleading pictures included clips from video games and even real conflicts in Gaza and Sudan, all falsely presented as actual attacks on Pakistan.
Big Indian TV channels like Zee News, NDTV, Aaj Tak, and Times Now showed these fake visuals.
They even claimed that Pakistan’s prime minister had surrendered and that Karachi was under attack, claims that even India’s own military didn’t back up.
The Washington Post report mentioned that retired military officers were brought in as spokespeople to make these untruths seem real.
It also suggested that WhatsApp groups linked to the BJP were allegedly giving news anchors ready-made stories to air without checking if they were true.
As a result of this situation in Operation Sindoor, India is seen in a negative light across the world.
The Washington Post described these actions not as proper journalism, but as “state-sponsored fiction”, meaning they were stories made up by the government to influence public opinion and gain political advantage by making tensions worse in the area.
The exposé also highlighted how disagreement was shut down. It stated that the Modi government put restrictions on international news organisations like the BBC and TRT, and took legal action against Indian journalists who questioned the false stories.
News outlets around the world, including The New York Times, Reuters, Al Jazeera, and the BBC, have acknowledged and praised the professional and truthful reporting by Pakistani media, especially when compared to India’s made-up war frenzy.
One Indian security official even admitted to The Washington Post that spreading false information was a deliberate tactic in war, a move that ultimately backfired and left India looking rather foolish globally.
