Pakistanis spam army WhatsApp number meant for airing grievances

March 05, 2017 18:24

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.

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.

The 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.

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