'Malicious propaganda': Army says soldiers in 'fake' Press Club video dismissed or facing action

NEW DELHI: The Indian Army on Friday debunked a video of a press conference at the Press Club of India being circulated on various media and social media platforms as “fake and misleading”, alleging that it was a malicious propaganda campaign designed to malign the force’s image and push fabricated narratives.

The Army clarification was on the viral clip of a press conference by Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh and Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Jha.




In a post on X, the Indian Army clarified that the individuals seen in the viral clip, identified as Chandu Chavan, Harendra Yadav and P Narender, had been dismissed from service on grounds of indiscipline and unsoldierly conduct.

It said the fourth individual, Shankar Singh Gujjar, is a deserter, and disciplinary proceedings are currently underway against him in both military and civil courts. Advising citizens to remain cautious, the Army urged people not to fall prey to propaganda and misinformation being spread through such content.

“These individuals are deliberately spreading fake, malicious and misleading narratives on social media to divert attention from their own misconduct and dismissal from service. Citizens are advised not to fall prey to such propaganda and to remain vigilant against misinformation,” the Indian Army posted on X.