An Indian television network, ABP News, was briefly taken off its regular transmission after its broadcast feed was hacked and manipulated to air pro‑Pakistan slogans and unauthorized content, according to monitoring of the channel’s broadcast. The intrusion replaced normal programming with pro‑Pakistan slogans and segments of military‑related footage, including excerpts from a speech by Pakistan’s army leadership, before regular transmission was restored.
The incident, reported on March 2, 2026, marks an unusual breach of a major Indian news outlet’s broadcast signal, raising concerns about media infrastructure security and cross‑border digital tensions at a time of volatile geopolitical relations in the region. Details about the perpetrators, method of the cyberattack or any official response from Indian authorities were not immediately available in open reporting.
The hacking occurred amid broader narratives of information manipulation and digital confrontations between Indian and Pakistani actors, though independent verification of responsibility for the breach has not been confirmed. Analysts note that such incidents, whether state‑linked or carried out by non‑state hackers, can exacerbate mistrust and tensions between the two countries.