In a bold counterstrike to what they describe as persistent Indian cyber-terrorism and anti-Pakistan digital warfare, a group of Pakistani volunteer hackers has launched a coordinated cyber campaign called "Operation Salar."
According to credible sources, this operation is Pakistan's digital retaliation to India's recent cyber offensives, anti-Pakistan narratives, and ongoing atrocities against Kashmiris. The hackers claim the campaign aims to send a strong message that Pakistan’s sovereignty, national honour, and digital borders are not to be tampered with.
In the first wave of this cyber offensive, four major Indian websites were hacked, with the attackers gaining access to sensitive data. As a symbolic move, the hackers reportedly planted the Pakistani national flag on the defaced websites, demonstrating the reach and impact of their action.
"Operation Salar" is not just a one-off attack, but rather the beginning of what some experts are calling a full-fledged cyber war. The hackers, identifying themselves as a volunteer group, have warned that this operation is a "warning, not the end."
The cyber campaign was launched in response to recent Indian cyberattacks, the spread of anti-Pakistan content, and ongoing violations of human rights in Indian-occupied Kashmir, according to the group.
On social media, #OperationSalar has quickly gained momentum, with many Pakistani users praising the hackers for standing up to Indian aggression. There are growing calls online for the campaign to expand its reach to target Indian media outlets, financial systems, and defence-related websites.
"Pakistan is a peace-loving nation," one hacker was quoted as saying, "but if anyone challenges our sovereignty and national dignity, we won’t stay silent."
As "Operation Salar" gains traction, cybersecurity experts in both countries are likely to be on high alert, anticipating further escalation in the digital battlefield.
