New Delhi, June 10: Jammu and Kashmir’s youth “are being instigated by a misinformation campaign on social media” said Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Saturday.
“Security forces have to devise ways to counter this”, he said while addressing cadets at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, on the occasion of the ‘passing out parade’.
General Rawat also said terrorism is the biggest challenge the country is facing. He urged the cadets to be ready to deal with “the scourge”.
The Army chief’s comments come two days after he said social media is being used by Pakistan to create unrest in Kashmir.
“Pakistan is spreading disinformation among the youth of Kashmir with doctored videos and messages. This is further supported by some of the people in the valley who spread it and glamorize the young boys who have joined terrorist organisations,” Rawat said.
In his address Saturday, General Rawat also talked about the induction of women in combat roles in the Army.
“Because many times during Army operations we have to deal with the public face to face, and many times women are right there in front of us,” said Rawat.
