PIB Fact Check Debunks Fake ‘Operation Sindoor 2.0’ Letter

The Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check unit on Wednesday debunked a viral social media letter that falsely claimed to have been issued by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh regarding preparations for ‘Operation Sindoor 2.0’.

In a post on X, the fact-checking agency warned the public against misinformation and clarified that neither the Defence Secretary nor the Ministry of Defence had issued any such communication.

“Do not fall for fake news!” PIB Fact Check said in its post.

The agency stated that the widely shared letter falsely claimed to outline preparations for ‘Operation Sindoor 2.0’.

🚨 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

PIB Fact Check shared an image of the purported document bearing the title, ‘Subject: Operation Sindoor 2.0; Prime Minister’s Directive, Strategic Intent’. It clarified that the document contained fabricated claims and had no connection with the Ministry of Defence or any official government communication.

Urging users to exercise caution, the agency advised citizens to verify information through official channels before sharing it online.

The clarification comes amid ongoing efforts by government agencies to curb misinformation on digital platforms.

Earlier, PIB Fact Check had refuted viral claims alleging that Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal were visiting London along with judges and participating in a badminton event. It further clarified that the photographs accompanying the posts showed the All India Judges’ Badminton Championship held at Thyagaraj Stadium in New Delhi in November 2025, and not an event in London as the posts claimed.