Pakistan Hackers Hijack WhatsApp Group in Rajasthan, Spread Anti-India Propaganda
Pakistani hackers breach WhatsApp group in Rajasthan’s Anupgarh, rename it ‘Pakistan Zindabad’. Anti-India messages uploaded, blackout declared, and sighting of drones stokes fear along India-Pakistan border.
WhatsApp Group Hacked, Redesignated ‘Pakistan Zindabad’
The Indian admin of the group was ousted, and the name was given a new name, ‘Pakistan Zindabad’. Anti-India posts began filling the chat soon after, causing rage and panic among residents. A few unidentified Pakistani members were added, making the group a cyber propaganda machine.
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Cyberattack Prompts Emergency Blackout
After the cyberattack, municipal authorities ordered a voluntary blackout all over Sri Ganganagar. Electricity was snapped from Monday evening until dawn in order to deter further cyberattacks. This shutdown was part of a larger security initiative to contain communication breaches closer to the global border.
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Jhunjhunu Drone Fright Installs Panic
On the same night, panic gripped Jhunjhunu district when people reported seeing a drone like object hovering over Surajgarh, Pilani and Chirawa. Sirens were activated, and a blackout was immediately imposed. People claimed a plane was also seen flying around just before the drone was seen.
District Collector and SP rushed to the scene. Authorities reminded the public that drone usage is banned in the district. Even personal drones may lead to strict action under current emergency measures.
Barmer Sees Calm After PM Modi’s Address
In contrast to Sri Ganganagar, normalcy was restored at Barmer after the address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The blackout there was removed, although security forces continued patrolling. People were asked to remain vigilant as tension still existed.
Schools Reopen in Bikaner After Week-Long Break
Bikaner district declared that all schools would be reopened after they had been closed since May 7 on account of increasing border tensions. District Magistrate Namrata Vrishni promulgated new exam and academic guidelines in order to provide safety to students.
Blackout Suspended in Jhunjhunu Following Security Sweep
Pilani, Chirawa and Sultana received electricity again after two hours of power failure. Collector Ramavatar Meena and SP Sharad Choudhary remained present in the region to supervise ground reports and keep watch over security.
This online attack has raised serious doubts regarding national cybersecurity along strategic borders. While threats across borders are increasing,
India is now confronted with a new form of war waged, not by bullets, but bytes.