Army launches outreach programme to highlight success of Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor
, aimed at showcasing the success of military action against Pakistan. Army units and stations across the country, including those in border regions, are conducting special sessions at educational institutions where senior officers present video footage taken during the operation.
In the Southern Command, all stations, including forward units in Rajasthan and Gujarat that neutralised more than 70 Pakistani drones and missiles, have been engaging with students over the past few days.
"As part of a nationwide outreach, the #IndianArmy is engaging students across #India to share the untold realities of Operation SINDOOR—symbolising courage, clarity, and national will. In #Jhansi and #Babina, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the #WhiteTigerDivision interacted with NCC Cadets, emphasising the critical role of youth as Information Warriors in today's hybrid battlespace.
In #Gandhidham, the #FalconBrigade of the #AgnibaazDivision inspired over 1,000 students to stand for truth and contribute to the safeguarding of our nation's sovereignty and security," the Southern Command said on its official X handle.
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A senior Army officer told TOI that this student engagement is essential as there are attempts to create false narratives about Operation Sindoor on various social media platforms.
"Since students are active on social media, we must clarify misconceptions, answer their questions, and demonstrate how effectively the Indian armed forces operated during the mission. Additionally, we aim to encourage and inspire youths to consider careers in the armed forces," the officer said.
The sessions are being planned in schools and institutes in Pune as well. "The Dakshin Maharashtra and Goa Sub Area, which is the local military authority, will conduct such sessions in the coming days in the city," the officer said.
The students are mainly curious about how the Army's units engaged Pakistani drones and what techniques they used while executing the operation in the forward locations, sources said.
Another senior Army officer from the command said, "We also discussed how not to fall prey to the fake narratives being planted by rogue elements on social media platforms. Additionally, we explained the basic approach to operating in operational situations. These things may seem small, but they have a long-lasting, positive impact on the minds of the students. These are the things we want to inculcate in them."
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