India has delivered a stern message to China over reports of alleged technical assistance to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, warning that countries protecting terrorist infrastructure risk serious damage to their international credibility and standing.
International Desk: India has sharply criticised China following reports that Beijing extended technical support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. Addressing the weekly press briefing on Tuesday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said nations attempting to defend or shield terror networks must carefully assess the impact such actions could have on their global image.
“We have seen reports that validate information already available publicly. Countries claiming to be responsible global actors should reflect on how supporting efforts to protect terrorist infrastructure affects their international reputation,” Jaiswal said.
India Calls Operation Sindoor a Precise Military Response
The Ministry of External Affairs described Operation Sindoor as a carefully calibrated and targeted military operation launched in retaliation for the terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 civilians lost their lives.
According to Indian officials, the operation specifically targeted state-backed terrorist infrastructure functioning from Pakistani soil. India observed the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor on 7 May, with government sources stating that the mission continued for 88 hours and has since been viewed as a landmark example of modern military strategy.
Officials also claimed that the operation altered the strategic framework of military retaliation in South Asia.
Deepfake Campaign Linked to Pakistan-Based Handles
At the same time, the Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check Unit accused Pakistan-backed social media accounts of spreading fabricated deepfake videos aimed at misleading the public.
One such video allegedly used the likeness of MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal to falsely claim that India had lost four Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft and later decided to stop Pakistan’s water supply.
The PIB rejected the video as completely fake and digitally manipulated, clarifying that no such statement had ever been issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Government Urges Public to Verify Information
Indian authorities have appealed to citizens not to believe viral social media content without checking official sources first. The government warned that such misinformation campaigns may be part of a broader attempt to undermine India’s global image and conduct psychological warfare.
Reaffirming its “zero tolerance” stance against terrorism, India stressed that only information released through authorised government platforms should be considered genuine and trustworthy.
