'Pakistan Jindabad': Indian accounts share fake army notification

A notification widely shared by Indians on social media claiming mass resignations in the Pakistan Army following an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir has been found to be fake.

Claim: The notification was initially shared by an Indian account named Aditya Raj Kaul, with the caption “Huge. Mass resignations are being reported in the Pakistan Army as morale is at its lowest under Asim Munir’s leadership.”

The notification with the subject “Reinforcing Duty and Discipline” reads, “The incident done by our mujahideens in Pahalgam has escalated, and now there are fears of war with India, leading to huge requests for resignation and desertion among army personnel.”

One directive given in the document reads, “As mujahideen of Pakistan, your commitment to defend is sacred. Reject fear and stand firm.”

In another directive, it has been asserted that any unauthorised resignation or desertion from service will face strict action under the Pakistan Army Act, 1952.

Fact: The notification was found to be fake, as it bore the name of Major General Faisal Mehmood Malik, HI (M), Director General, Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR).

The current DG ISPR is Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.

The notification ends with “Pakistan Jinabad", a misspelt version of the patriotic slogan “Pakistan Zindabad.”

Viewing the visible mistakes, the notification proved to be fake.