Archive · 30 Jul 2025
India Blocks Over 1,400 URLs During 'Operation Sindoor'
The Indian government removed over 1,400 websites and posts during Operation Sindoor.
These posts spread lies and were often from Pakistan, targeting India and its military.
The government used a law called Section 69A to block this content.
They also asked news outlets not to show live military activities to protect the country.
A special team worked together to coordinate all of this.
The Indian government blocked over 1,400 URLs during Operation Sindoor.
Blocked content included false information and anti-India narratives.
Content originated from Pakistan-based social media accounts.
Blocking orders were issued under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act 2000.
A centralized control room was established for coordination.
- Who
- The Indian government.
- What
- Government blocked over 1,400 URLs.
- When
- During Operation Sindoor.
- Where
- Digital platforms.
- Why
- To counter false and misleading content.
Government View
Critics View
Free Speech vs. National Security
Government View
Protecting national security and preventing the spread of false information.
Critics View
Concerns about potential censorship and restrictions on free speech.
- Operation Name
- Operation Sindoor
- URLs Blocked
- Over 1,400
- Legal Basis
- Section 69A of the IT Act 2000
- Content Type
- False/Misleading, Anti-India
- Content Source
- Pakistan-based social media accounts
- Coordination
- Centralized control room
Sources
Operation Sindoor: Centre issued directions to block over 1,400 fake URLs on digital media
Over 1400 URLs spreading anti-India content blocked during Op Sindoor: Vaishnaw
Over 1400 URLs spreading anti-India content blocked during Op Sindoor: Vaishnaw
