 Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 27: Amid heightened tensions along the border following the Pahalgam carnage, authorities have warned about fraudulent activities aimed at exploiting public sentiment. Some miscreants have created fake accounts to solicit donations under the pretext of supporting soldiers.
According to officials, a misleading message is circulating on WhatsApp, urging people to donate to a specific bank account allegedly for the modernization of the Indian Army and for aiding soldiers injured or killed in action. The message falsely claims that the initiative is backed by a Cabinet decision and misleadingly invokes the name of renowned actor Shri Akshay Kumar as the prime mover behind the proposal.
Authorities clarified that the account details mentioned in the message are incorrect, leading to failed online transactions. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and av Some miscreants have created fake accounts to solicit donations under the pretext of supporting soldiers.
A misleading message is circulating on WhatsApp, urging people to donate to a specific bank account.
The message falsely claims that the initiative is backed by a Cabinet decision.
The government has already established several official welfare initiatives to support soldiers who are killed or disabled during active operations. Notably, in 2020, the Government instituted the Armed Forces Battle Casualty Welfare Fund (AFBCWF), designed to provide immediate financial assistance to the families of soldiers, sailors, and airmen who lay down their lives or suffer grievous injuries in active military engagements.
The Indian Army, on behalf of the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, manages the accounts of the AFBCWF. Contributions to the welfare fund can be made directly through official channels to ensure transparency and proper utilization.
Authorities emphasized that citizens wishing to support the armed forces should only donate through verified, government-authorized platforms to avoid fraud. | 