India-Pakistan Conflict: IT Ministry Issues 'Do's' And 'Don'ts' For Online Conduct

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology shared on Friday a 'Critical Online Safety Alert', detailing cybersecurity precautions that Indians should follow when online amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

"Stay cautious while online—don't fall for traps or misinformation. Be patriotic, stay vigilant, stay safe," it posted on X.

The 'Do's' included, advising users to stick to sharing only official and verified advisories, relief updates and helplines; making sure to fact check news with official sources before forwarding it and reporting fake news immediately.

The 'Don'ts' include not sharing troop movements, not forwarding unverified information and avoiding making posts that may incite communal tensions and/or violence.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government hit nine sites of terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of Wednesday. The precision strike was named Operation Sindoor.

Indian forces successfully intercepted multiple drones and missiles launched by Pakistan on Thursday night. These aerial attacks were aimed at key military installations located in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur, and Amritsar.

In a press briefing held on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs and the armed forces reported a significant infiltration attempt by Pakistan on Thursday night. According to Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Pakistan deployed an estimated 300–400 drones targeting key Indian military sites and civilian infrastructure near 36 urban population centers, including military targets in Amritsar and Bhatinda.

Colonel Qureshi stated that these drones were intercepted using both "kinetic and non-kinetic means".

Preliminary forensic analysis suggests the use of Turkey-manufactured Asisguard Songar drones. "The drones and their debris are under analysis," she added.