Fact Check: India-Pak Tensions: Fake Govt. Advisory Urging People to Stock Up and Keep ₹50K Goes Viral

In a significant joint operation, the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force carried out coordinated precision strikes at 1:44 am last night on terror facilities located in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. This action was undertaken as a response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which resulted in the tragic loss of 26 civilian lives. India struck nine identified sites across Pakistan and PoK that were allegedly being used to coordinate and launch terrorist operations. The mission, titled 'Operation Sindoor', was named in honor of the women who lost their spouses in the Pahalgam incident.

In light of heightened tensions with Pakistan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has instructed several states to conduct mock drills on May 7. These exercises will include the use of air-raid sirens and training civilians in civil defense protocols to prepare for potential hostile scenarios. Scheduled across 244 designated civil defense districts, the drills will cover blackout procedures, rapid camouflage of key infrastructure, and updated evacuation plans.

Amid this, a graphical image purportedly viral on the internet appears with the heading 'Advisory Notice'.

The notice contains the following information

Dear All,

In light of the ongoing tense situation at the border, we urge everyone to remain calm, stay alert, and take the following precautionary measures to ensure your safety and preparedness:

Essential Items to keep ready at home: 50,000 cash in hand, Fully fueled vehicle, Medicines for at least 2 months, Stock of non-perishable food and clean drinking water, Backup power sources (inverter, batteries), Important documents stored safely and accessibl , A list of emergency contacts,

A well-equipped first aid kit, Torches, candles, and matches, Charged power banks, Basic tools (knife, tape, rope, etc.), Emergency bag with clothes and blankets ,Keep your phones charged at all times, Let's stay safe, support each other, and avoid panic.

The screenshot of the claim is mentioned below.

Fact Check:

The Claim is False, Press Information Beauro informed No such advisory has been issued by the government.

When we searched for this notice using relevant keywords, we couldn't find it on any official government websites or their social media accounts.

We also contacted an Emergency Officer regarding the notice. The official denied receiving any such directive and confirmed that no such advisory has been issued to the public.

When we searched the notice using reverse image search, we found that PIB Fact Check had shared the same notice with a 'fake' stamp marked on it.

An image of an advisory is being shared online, claiming that the Government has urged individuals to take precautionary measures and keep essential items ready at home. This claim is #FAKE.

PIB Factcheck also mentioned, The government has not issued any such advisory, Beware! Trust only official government sources for credible information. Stay cautious and avoid sharing unverified claims.

 Although the origin of the notice could not be verified, available evidence confirms that this advisory was not issued by the government.

Therefore, the claim is false. No such advisory has been released by the government amid the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.