Bengaluru – In a strong and unapologetic statement, senior journalist and editor of City Today News and Tsunami Japthi Kannada fortnightly, G.S. Gopal Raaj, has come down heavily on individuals who question the integrity of the Indian Army and the Government of India by calling genuine terror attacks and counter-operations “fake.”
Addressing media personnel and civil society representatives in Bengaluru, G.S. Gopal Raaj expressed deep anguish over recent online and offline commentary surrounding the Pahalgam terror incident, where brave Indian soldiers laid down their lives while combating militants in Kashmir. “It is disgraceful that some people, under the garb of activism or alternative narratives, are spreading lies that such incidents are staged. These individuals are not critics—they are traitors. They are the real enemies of this nation,” he declared.
G.S. Gopal Raaj called upon the Central Government to take immediate and stern action against such anti-national elements who repeatedly attempt to demoralize the armed forces and defame the country’s institutions. “Our Army stands as the ultimate shield between chaos and national security. Undermining their sacrifices by calling genuine operations fake is a deliberate act of sabotage. It must not go unpunished,” he stated.
He urged the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Defence to launch investigations into such propaganda campaigns, particularly those spread through social media platforms and foreign-funded digital groups. “Freedom of speech does not give anyone the right to call our martyrs’ sacrifices a lie,” he emphasized.
Several veterans and nationalist voices echoed his sentiment, warning that unchecked misinformation can sow doubt among the masses, damage India’s international image, and encourage terror sympathizers.
G.S. Gopal Raaj concluded with a clarion call to patriotic citizens, media, and government institutions to remain vigilant. “India must draw a clear line between constructive criticism and deliberate sabotage. Those who insult our martyrs must be exposed and legally held accountable,” he said.
The remarks have since sparked a wave of support online, with many netizens and fellow journalists standing in solidarity with the Indian Army and demanding decisive action from the government.
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