No Official Confirmation on Pahalgam Attackers’ Identities: Armed Forces Clarify

New Delhi— Amid circulating reports on the identities and background of the Pahalgam attackers, the Indian Armed Forces have issued a clarification, firmly stating that no such official report has been released by any authorised military media handle or spokesperson.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, a document being widely shared on media and social media platforms has been wrongly attributed to the Armed Forces. The clarification emphasizes that neither the Services nor any of their designated public relations officers have made remarks or published details regarding the assailants involved in the Pahalgam encounter.

Officials believe the viral report is likely a compilation of information drawn from post-encounter coverage in open sources, including news outlets and independent observers. However, it lacks official verification or endorsement by military authorities.

Citizens and media houses have been urged to refrain from sharing unverified content and to rely only on trusted, official channels for updates on sensitive national security matters. The Armed Forces reiterated their commitment to transparency and responsible communication during ongoing security operations.

This clarification comes at a time when misinformation and speculative reporting pose serious risks to ongoing investigations and counter-terrorism efforts in Jammu and Kashmir.