Army's 'stop pension' warning to veterans

NT Correspondent

New Delhi: The Indian Army has warned former soldiers of punitive action including non-payment of their pension and police cases if they make social media posts on issues which have been deemed “false” and have the potential to tarnish the image of the forces.

A media report said that the Additional Director General, Discipline and Vigilance (under the Adjutant General’s office) sent a letter to all severn Army commands in May, explaining this.

“Several instances have come to light where the conduct of some ex-servicemen has tarnished the Army’s image. The instances include use of social media for creating propaganda,” the letter says.