The PIB Fact Check unit has clarified that neither the Defence Secretary nor the Defence Ministry has issued any such letter.
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The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Wednesday, June 17, issued a fact-check against the circulation of a “fake” letter attributed to Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh that proposes preparation for “Operation Sindoor 2.0”
While sharing an image of the fake letter on X, the PIB Fact Check unit wrote, “Do not fall for fake news! A letter claiming to be issued by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh is circulating online proposing preparation for Operation Sindoor 2.0… This letter is #Fake.”
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It further clarified that neither the Defence Secretary nor the Defence Ministry has issued any such letter.
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“Beware of fake news circulating online and always depend on reliable official sources for verified information,” it added.
🚨 Do not fall for fake news!
⚠️ A letter claiming to be issued by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh is circulating online proposing preparation for Operation Sindoor 2.0. #PIBFactCheck:
❌ This letter is #Fake.
✅ Neither the Defence Secretary nor the Defence Ministry… pic.twitter.com/ElMI8vTOzg
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) June 17, 2026
The fake letter, dated June 8, claimed that the Ministry of Defence has directed the Chief of Defence Staff to “present updated proposals on operational planning and force employment” in a scheduled NSC meeting.
It added that these proposals will be reviewed for alignment with national objectives and submitted for the Defence Minister’s consideration and approval.
The fake letter mentioned that the present situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir “reflects a favorable environment for advancing India’s long-term strategic objectives”.
However, the government has clarified that no such letter was issued by the Ministry of Defence or the Defence Secretary.
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