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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Drone pakoras': Amid India-Pakistan tensions, Army veteran brings 'new snack' on the platter
Tensions may be soaring between India and Pakistan, but Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retd) took the heat down a notch with some light-hearted humour. #Operation Sindoor India responds to Pak's ceasefire violation; All that happened India-Pakistan ceasefire reactions: Who said what Punjab's hopes for normalcy dimmed by fresh violations On Sunday, Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retd) posted a cheeky comment on X (formerly Twitter), 'Drone pakoras. A new snack in air defence regiments . Jai Hind,' accompanied by a photo of pakoras shaped like drones. Pakistan has been using various types of drones, such as kamikaze and armed UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), to try and breach Indian airspace. However, Indian forces have managed to stop these attacks effectively. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Kamikaze drones , also known as suicide drones, either explode on impact or self-destruct after dropping bombs. On the night of May 8–9, Pakistan launched drone attacks across the entire western border, targeting military areas. Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said at a press briefing that drone activity was noticed at 36 locations, stretching from Leh to Sir Creek. Around 300 to 400 drones were involved. Live Events Singh added that Indian forces used both physical and electronic methods to bring down many of these drones. While drone-shaped snacks might tickle your funny bone (and your taste buds), the real drones crossing into Indian territory are serious business. The Indian Army also issued a warning on Saturday, Pakistan's drone games are not only a military threat but are also endangering civilians and religious sites. The Defence Ministry told PTI, 'Our forces are watching. Don't test our patience, or our radar systems.' Inputs from PTI
Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Drone pakoras' take off on social media as retired soldier lightens mood amid India-Pakistan standoff
As drone attacks swept into public discourse amid the India-Pakistan military hostilities, a lighter take on the situation on social media Sunday featured 'drone pakoras'. Retired Lieutenant General (Retd) K J S Dhillon shared a picture of this unique snack on his X account, sparking waves of engagement. It showed three pakoras shaped like drones, completely unlike the traditional fried snack. He captioned it: 'Drone Pakoras… new snack in the Air Defence Regiment. Jai Hind.' Drone Pakoras A new snack in Air Defence Regiments Jai Hind 🇮🇳 PC : www — KJS DHILLON🇮🇳 (@TinyDhillon) May 11, 2025 His imaginative post quickly went viral across platforms. It has garnered more than 12,00 likes and been reposted more than 1,700 times. Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Gurinder Dhillon chimed in with a witty remark: 'All Punjabi brothers are advised to start eating 'Drone Pakoras', a Turkish-Chinese dish, to fully support the Indian Air Defence Regiment. We are proud of our Air Defence Forces.' Amid ongoing attempts by some to patent the name Operation Sindoor, India's military attack on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (Pok), another user, Raj Shukla, humorously suggested: 'The Indian Air Defence Regiment must immediately patent the 'Drone Pakora' before some clever businessman grabs the idea!' Meanwhile, India's north-western front was relatively calmer Saturday night after three days of cross-border shelling and drone attacks in the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan. This was after a ceasefire to put an end to days of military action between India and Pakistan. Most districts in Punjab lifted the blackout orders that were implemented shortly after shelling resumed in neighbouring Jammu and Kashmir. Although a red alert was issued in Amritsar early Sunday morning, it was eventually lifted. While sounds of explosions were reported in Pathankot and Amritsar, officials said these were due to undetonated explosives being disposed of by the Indian Army, reassuring the public that there was no cause for concern. —-
News18
10-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Indians In High Alert Areas, DON'T Click Army Troops
Last Updated: Operation Sindoor: Those in high alert areas are advised by experts not to share photographs and videos related to the movements of Armed forces on social media. Amid heightened tensions at the India-Pakistan border, social media continues to see a surge in images, videos and posts—some from unverified sources. While many posts are being shared out of concern or curiosity, such content may unintentionally reveal sensitive information that could be misused. This is the time to 'be a responsible citizen," said Army veteran Lt Gen KJS Dhillon in a post on X. The defence veteran has urged citizens to exercise caution online, warning that enemies are 'scanning our social media" for information that could be exploited. He advised against sharing any content related to the Indian armed forces, including troop movements, locations, deployments, or force types, as even seemingly harmless posts could compromise national security. Be a responsible citizen Enemy is scanning our social media to look for actionable information. Please DO NOT share anything related to forces type, locations, deployment, movement, that can be used by the enemy WE WILL PREVAIL Jai Hind 🇮🇳 — KJS DHILLON🇮🇳 (@TinyDhillon) May 10, 2025 Indian citizens, particularly those in high-alert zones, have been strongly advised to refrain from capturing photographs or videos of any military movements. Additionally, sharing specific details that could inadvertently reveal locations or operational activity has been discouraged, in the interest of national security. Cybersecurity risks continue to rise, with hackers increasingly exploiting spyware to access personal data and compromise mobile phones. This poses a serious threat as cybercriminals gain unauthorised access to smartphones, using pictures, videos and even real-time surveillance for malicious purposes. In response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India, through its Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), has urged financial institutions and critical sectors to bolster their cyber defences, as reported by Moneycontrol. This was done to avoid the surge in cyberattacks across various Indian digital entities. Even prominent figures like filmmaker SS Rajamouli have echoed the call for caution. In a recent post, he urged everyone to avoid sharing images or videos of any Indian Army movements. He wrote, 'Don't share them as you might be helping the enemy. Stop forwarding unverified news or claims. You'll only create noise, which the enemy wants. Stay calm, alert and positive. Victory is ours." If you see any movement of the Indian Army, don't take pictures or share them as you might be helping the enemy. Stop forwarding unverified news or claims. You'll only create noise, which the enemy wants. Stay calm, alert and is ours. 🇮🇳 — rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) May 9, 2025 How To Prevent Images, Videos From Being Compromised 1. Antivirus The first line of defence against cyber threats is installing reliable antivirus or anti-malware software from trusted vendors. This helps detect and prevent malicious attacks. 2. Avoid messages from strangers Do not click on links or open attachments from unknown numbers or email addresses. Cybercriminals often use these methods to trick users into compromising their devices. 3. VPN for Public WiFi When connecting to public Wi-Fi, always use a VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN encrypts your internet connection, safeguarding your data from potential hackers. 4. Strong passwords The best possible practice to secure your data is to have strong passwords for your accounts and WiFi at home that cannot be guessed easily. Ensure that your device's operating system and apps are always up-to-date with the latest security patches. tags : Operation Sindoor Pahalgam attack Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 10, 2025, 15:00 IST News tech Indians In High Alert Areas, DON'T Click Army Troops | How Your Photos Can Threaten Security
India.com
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
India-Pakistan war: 'Pakistan will be wiped out if...'; Experts expose Islamabad's nuclear bluff, say India will...
(File) India-Pakistan war: The threat of a full-scale India-Pakistan war which could escalate into a nuclear conflict, has risen exponentially post India's Operation Sindoor, especially as Pakistani leaders, experts and politicians openly threatening to use the nuclear option against India if the conflict escalates to that point. However, military experts have called out Pakistan's nuclear bluff, dismissing Islamabad's nuclear threats as nothing more than wartime rhetoric because the enemy country does not have the capacity to withstand a nuclear retaliation by India, and also lacks a second-strike capability. 'Pakistan will cease to exist' Talking to news agency ANI, Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon (Retd), former commander of the Kashmir-based Chinar Corps, said that Pakistan will be wiped off the map if it decides to launch a nuclear attack on India. 'If Pakistan ever uses the nuclear option against India, it will cease to exist as a country. It does not have enough strategic depth to respond or withstand a nuclear response from India,' he said. Addressing the possibility of the current conflict escalating into an India-Pakistan nuclear war, Dhillon stressed that while India has a no first use (NFU) nuclear policy, but any nuclear attack will be met with a much larger nuclear response which obliterate a small country like Pakistan. 'As far as nuclear policy is concerned, Pakistan has no policy. India has a declared no first use policy and will not use the nuclear option against any non-nuclear country. But in case of a nuclear attack, we will retaliate massively with unacceptable damage,' the Indian Army veteran said. India can withstand any nuclear attack The former Chinar Corps commander noted that India, due to its sheer size, can withstand any nuclear attack from Pakistan, but the latter will be obliterated in a retaliatory nuclear response. 'If you look at Pakistan, from north-east to south-east, the depth of their east-west region starts from our Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat and ends at their western border with Balochistan. Compared to India, it starts from Gujarat and goes up to Arunachal Pradesh,' Dhillon said. 'Their north-south starts from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and goes up to PoK, Sindh or Gwadar. Whereas, ours starts from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. They (Pakistan) do not have the strategic depth to withstand our attacks. All their major populated 6-7 cities are within this small strip of land. Our cities start from Jaipur, Ahmedabad and go beyond Kolkata and Guwahati. Our geographic depth is huge, and can withstand any nuclear attack,' he noted. The retired Indian Army officer noted that if India launches a retaliatory nuclear strike, 'Pakistan will cease to exist'. NFU doesn't mean no pre-emptive strikes KJS Dhillon also clarified that NFU policy does not essentially mean that India won't launch a pre-emptive nuclear strike if there are credible inputs that Pakistan is preparing to launch a nuclear strike of its own. 'No first use does not mean that we will wait for them to launch a nuclear attack. If our agencies feel that Pakistan is about to launch a nuclear attack, then we will stop them from doing so. Lt Gen KJS Dhillon's (Retd) remarks come amidst threats made by top Pakistani leadership, including the country's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who have hinted at the possibility of using the nuclear option against India. 'If they (India) impose a full-blown war on the region and if such threats arise that lead to a stalemate, then a nuclear war could break out at any time,' Asif was quoted as saying by Pakistani media. Operation Sindoor On Wednesday midnight, Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, a series of deadly, precision missile strikes on terror infrastructures deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), raising the fears of a full-blown India-Pakistan war as Islamabad has vowed to issue a strong response to 'India's aggression'. The missile strikes on terror camps were carried out to avenge last month's heinous Pahalgam terror attack in which terrorists gunned down 26 civilians, mostly Indian Hindu tourists in Kashmir valley. In a press briefing in national capital New Delhi Delhi hours after the military strikes, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh revealed the details and objectives of Operation Sindoor. They said that a total of nine terror camps of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen, were targeted by Indian forces, four of which are in mainland Pakistan while the remaining in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
