Srinagar, June 12 (UNI) Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said that India successfully thwarted nearly two lakh cyber attacks targeting its power infrastructure during the recent Indo-Pak conflict.

Addressing a press conference marking the completion of 11 years of the Narendra Modi government, Khattar said, "Cyber security is now the biggest threat facing not only India but the entire world."

He said that there was growing frequency of cyber attacks and cyber crimes.

"A significant amount of work has been done in this domain. Today, our cyber security systems are robust enough to counter such threats effectively," he said

Khattar revealed that a wave of cyber attacks was launched against Indian Power infrastructure following the commencement of Operation Sindoor—an offensive targeting terror camps across the border.

"Specifically in the power sector, around two lakh cyber attack attempts were recorded. However, our cyber security teams neutralized each one of them, ensuring that no damage was caused anywhere in the country," he said.

Highlighting the capabilities of Indian scientists and security experts, the Union Minister remarked that the nation now possesses the expertise to defend against such sophisticated threats, which, he warned, can originate from any part of the world.

Touching upon developments in Jammu and Kashmir, Khattar added, "Following the abrogation of Article 370, there is now a growing sense of unity. The people of Jammu and Kashmir, along with the rest of the country, increasingly believe they are one nation."



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