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AFP
08-05-2025
- Politics
- AFP
Retired Indian general targeted with false dismissal claims
"Amidst a severe intelligence failure, Indian Army has wasted no time in sacking experienced Northern Command, Commander Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar from command," says a Facebook post shared April 29, 2025. "He has been replaced by incumbent DCOAS Strategy Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma who was rushed from New Delhi yesterday," it adds, along with pictures of the two men. Image Screenshot of the false post taken May 8, 2025 The claim also surfaced on X, and was after gunmen killed 26 people in a tourist hotspot in the Indian-administered side of disputed Kashmir. New Delhi blames Islamabad for backing the assault, a charge Pakistan denies. Despite calls from the international community to step back from the brink of war, the arch-rivals escalated their standoff by exchanging heavy artillery along their contested frontier in the worst violence in two decades (archived link). At least 43 deaths were reported, with Islamabad saying 31 civilians were killed by the Indian strikes and firing along the border, and New Delhi adding at least 12 dead from Pakistani shelling. India's Press Information Bureau, however, earlier refuted claims that Kumar was facing a probe or had been sacked. In a statement posted on X on April 30, 2025, it blamed Pakistan's Intelligence Inter-Services Intelligence for spreading the rumour. Kumar "has superannuated on 30 Apr 2025," the agency said (archived link). Keyword searches on Google found multiple news reports and social media posts that Kumar had announced his retirement and would be replaced by Pratik Sharma before the Kashmir attack ( ). "Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar after completing an illustrious career of four decades in the Indian Army, today relinquished the Command of Indian Army's Northern Command," reads a post shared April 30 on an X account of the army's public information office (archived link). "He was given a befitting farewell by the brave men and women of the Command," it goes on to say, sharing a post that includes images of the retirement ceremony. AFP has debunked other false claims stemming from the attack in Kashmir here, here and here.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Retired Indian general targeted with false dismissal claims
"Amidst a severe intelligence failure, Indian Army has wasted no time in sacking experienced Northern Command, Commander Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar from command," says a Facebook post shared April 29, 2025. "He has been replaced by incumbent DCOAS Strategy Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma who was rushed from New Delhi yesterday," it adds, along with pictures of the two men. The claim also surfaced on X, and was mentioned in a report from Pakistani broadcaster ARY News after gunmen killed 26 people in a tourist hotspot in the Indian-administered side of disputed Kashmir. New Delhi blames Islamabad for backing the assault, a charge Pakistan denies. Despite calls from the international community to step back from the brink of war, the arch-rivals escalated their standoff by exchanging heavy artillery along their contested frontier in the worst violence in two decades (archived link). At least 43 deaths were reported, with Islamabad saying 31 civilians were killed by the Indian strikes and firing along the border, and New Delhi adding at least 12 dead from Pakistani shelling. India's Press Information Bureau, however, earlier refuted claims that Kumar was facing a probe or had been sacked. In a statement posted on X on April 30, 2025, it blamed Pakistan's Intelligence Inter-Services Intelligence for spreading the rumour. Kumar "has superannuated on 30 Apr 2025," the agency said (archived link). Keyword searches on Google found multiple news reports and social media posts that Kumar had announced his retirement and would be replaced by Pratik Sharma before the Kashmir attack (archived here, here, here and here). "Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar after completing an illustrious career of four decades in the Indian Army, today relinquished the Command of Indian Army's Northern Command," reads a post shared April 30 on an X account of the army's public information office (archived link). "He was given a befitting farewell by the brave men and women of the Command," it goes on to say, sharing a post that includes images of the retirement ceremony. AFP has debunked other false claims stemming from the attack in Kashmir here, here and here.
News18
03-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Fake Information Derailing Pahalgam Probe, Over 200 False Alarms Raised: Intel Sources
Last Updated: The NIA investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack is facing hurdles due to various fake inputs and disinformation campaign run by Pakistan, sources said. As the National Investigation Agency conducts its probe into the Pahalgam terror attack, the agency is having to battle Pakistan-linked fake information, which is derailing the investigations, intelligence sources told CNN-News18 on Saturday. More than 200 fake alarms have been raised so far, forcing the NIA and the police to divert resources to verify false leads. 'These false alarms are delaying progress on genuine evidence like ballistic reports and eyewitness testimonies," sources said. The NIA's forensic teams, tasked with analysing 40 cartridges and 3D crime-scene mapping of the Baisaran Valley where the killings took place, are under pressure due to hoax calls and verifying hoaxes. Social media influencers are also playing a part in spoiling the atmosphere in the region, sources said, adding that two people from Bihar reached Lal Chowk in Srinagar and abused their community to create tension and gain followers. 'One social media influencer did a sting of a taxi driver and used cut and paste method to defame him. One social media influencer used the Sonemarg video in the name of Pahalgam to gain media attention," sources said. A fake information network is also being run by Pakistan to shake people's faith in the Indian system. Top intelligence sources said that the investigating agencies are flooded with false leads, and not checking them will be inappropriate at this time, when every tip-off is important. 'People are sending hoax claims, such as fake sightings of suspects, baseless links to individuals, and doctored evidence. Deepfake videos, like one showing a grieving widow dancing to mock the victims, were shared to incite communal tensions and distract investigators," they said. Pro-Pakistan social media handles circulated fabricated leaked Indian Army documents, falsely alleging operational lapses. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has to fact-check these as part of a coordinated campaign to undermine trust in India's security apparatus. Pakistani media have falsely claimed senior Indian military officials, including Lt. Gen. MV Suchindra Kumar, were dismissed post-attack. 'These lies aimed to portray India as unprepared, despite Kumar's pre-scheduled retirement," sources said. A viral WhatsApp message urged citizens to donate Rs 1 daily for Army modernisation, exploiting public sentiment. Later, it was found that this fund exists for martyrs' families, not weapon procurement. 'Old videos of shelling, wildfires, and political protests were falsely linked to the attack. For instance, a 2023 clip of Pakistani security forces clashing with Imran Khan supporters was mislabeled as Indian checkpoints being destroyed. A staged video in Agra falsely linked a Muslim waiter's murder to revenge for Pahalgam, and this triggered threats against Kashmiri students across India and traders," sources said. On the other hand, Pakistani media like Dawn News and ARY News amplified false claims, including labeling the attack a false flag operation by India. APT36, a Pakistan-linked hacking group, launched phishing attacks using fake domains like First Published: May 03, 2025, 23:59 IST
India Today
03-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Pak troll networks spread lies about Indian Army leadership, gets debunked
As India enforces stringent retaliatory measures against Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attacks, several Pakistan-based media outlets and proxy social media accounts have launched a coordinated disinformation campaign targeting senior Indian Armed Forces officers in a failed attempt to discredit official records and authoritative fact-checks have thoroughly debunked these claims, which analysts describe as part of Islamabad's routine use of fabricated narratives to deflect from Indian ALLEGATION AGAINST LIEUTENANT GENERAL DS RANAPropaganda: Pakistani channels and troll networks claimed that Lieutenant General DS Rana, Director General of the Defence Intelligence Agency, had been "sacked" and exiled to the "Kala Pani" penal colony in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, following supposed operational lapses. Fact: Far from being dismissed, Lieutenant General Rana has been promoted to the rank of Commander-in-Chief in his current role, meaning he is now elevated to a higher rank within the same appointment as DG DIA. He will assume the prestigious tri-services command of Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), on June STORY ON LIEUTENANT GENERAL MV SUCHINDRA KUMARPropaganda: Pro-Pakistani social media handles insinuated that Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar was "shunted out" of Northern Command due to security failures linked to the Pahalgam Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar retired on April 30, upon reaching superannuation after nearly four decades of distinguished service. The routine change of command had been notified well in CHARGES AGAINST AIR MARSHAL SP DHARKARadvertisementPropaganda: A network of Pakistan-originated accounts claimed that Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal SP Dharkar, was "dismissed" for "refusing to fight a war" against Air Marshal Dharkar completed his full tenure and superannuated on April 30, receiving a ceremonial guard-of-honour and paying homage at the National War Memorial. Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari has since assumed the role of Vice Chief of the Air Staff as part of an orderly succession to experts, these fabrications demonstrate a clear pattern, with each false claim surfacing within hours of New Delhi's calibrated response to the Pahalgam terror InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Pakistan
United News of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Claims about removal of Director General of Defence Intelligence Agency false: govt
New Delhi, May 3 (UNI) The government on Saturday dismissed as false the claims circulating on Pakistan-backed social media accounts that Lieutenant General DS Rana, Director General of Defence Intelligence Agency, has been removed from his post and deputed to the Andaman and Nicobar. The false claims about Lt Gen DS Rana being "removed" are being circulated by Pakistan-based news channel @ARYNEWSOFFICIAK and several social media accounts. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in a post on social media platform X said, "Lt Gen DS Rana has been promoted to the prestigious rank of Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command. He is the first Chief of Defence Intelligence who has been elevated to the rank of Commander-in-Chief." The PIB said, "Andaman & Nicobar Command is the first Tri-Services Command, which is of immense strategic significance for Indian Armed Forces in the Indian Ocean Region". Earlier too, Pakistan-based media had made false claim about Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar alleging that he was removed after the Pahalgam terror attack. Notably, the Ministry of Home Affairs had banned several Pakistani YouTube channels for disseminating provocative, false and misleading contents against India. UNI RBE KK
