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The University Grants Commission (UGC) issued a firm clarification on Wednesday, dismissing a fake notice being circulated under its name. The fraudulent notice falsely claimed that all examinations across the country had been cancelled due to a “war-like situation” and urged students to return to their homes.
UGC Warns Against Fake Circulars
In a post shared on its official X handle, the UGC stated, “A fabricated public notice is being circulated under the name of UGC, claiming that all exams are cancelled due to a war situation and advising students to return home. UGC confirms this notice is fake. There are no such directions from UGC.”
The UGC further emphasised that all official announcements are published only on its official website and social media channels. It also warned that spreading false information is a punishable offence and advised students to remain vigilant.
Operation Sindoor and the Rise of Misinformation
This clarification followed India's targeted airstrikes conducted under Operation Sindoor, which aimed at eliminating terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation was launched in direct response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22. As Indian forces struck nine terror locations, including bases linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), misinformation began to spread on social media platforms.
Ceasefire Violation in Wake of Operation
In the aftermath of the operation, Pakistan violated the Ceasefire Agreement by initiating artillery fire in the Bhimber Gali sector of Jammu and Kashmir. According to Indian defence officials, the Indian Army responded in a calibrated and appropriate manner, maintaining operational restraint while addressing the provocation.
