Operation Sindoor: Important Dos and Don'ts Shared by IT Ministry to Prevent Misinformation r603u

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Operation Sindoor, and s have been urged to report misinformation via WhatsApp and email.

MeitY Urges s to Follow Cybersecurity Precautions b3w2r

In a post on X, the IT ministry urged s to be cautious online. "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," the IT ministry said in the post.

s have been asked to share information about helplines, or official advisories and relief updates. These details can be useful for people in affected areas, and can help keep other s informed of critical updates from official sources.

MeitY also says that s should also make sure that any news they plan to share with other s has been fact-checked for accuracy. There are several fact checking organisations online, and the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has been actively working to address misinformation online.

Meanwhile, the IT ministry has asked s not to share sensitive information related to Operation Sindoor online. This means s should not share details related to troop movements, or other defence related information on social media.

s have also been directed not to forward or share information unless it has been verified. This warning comes days after Doordarshan News shared a post on X warning citizens against an incoming wave of propaganda after Operation Sindoor, asking them to scrutinise information carefully and report dubious content to the PIB's fact-checking division.

The IT ministry has also warned s against posting information that could incite violence or communal tensions in the country. The government has also urged s to report fake news spotted online via WhatsApp (+91 8799711259) or by emailing [email protected].