Pakistanis spam Indian Army WhatsApp number meant for jawans
The Indian Army WhatsApp number launched to address the grievances of jawans has been spammed by Pakistanis to abuse India. "We have been receiving messages in large number from Pakistan and that is why, we have barred all Pakistani numbers from sending messages to it," the Army reportedly stated. The number was launched on January 28.
Army's WhatsApp number launched to address the grievances of jawans has been filled up with spam messages from Pakistanis who are using it to abuse India.The number, +91 9643300008, was launched on January 28 by the Army Headquarters to address the grievances of the jawans who were going on social media with their videos."We have been receiving messages in large number from Pakistan and that is why, we have barred all Pakistani numbers from sending messages to it. The intent is to keep it only for our usage," Army sources said here.The Army has so far received over 30,000 messages on the number, a majority of which were sent by Pakistanis who have been speaking against India and its Army.NO. SET UP AFTER VIRAL VIDEOSThe Army had set up the WhatsApp number so that its soldiers could pose their problems directly to Army Chief General Bipin Rawat instead of going to social media. The move came after a series of videos were posted online by personnel from the army, IAF and central police forces regarding various conditions that they work under.