Operation Sindoor: Washington Post apologises to TV9 Bharatvarsh, retracts false claim

New Delhi: The Washington Post has issued an official apology to TV9 Bharatvarsh after the American daily incorrectly accused it of irresponsible reporting during Operation Sindoor. The apology follows a legal notice sent by TV9 Bharatvarsh demanding a correction and retraction of the claim made in the article published on June 7, 2025.

In the report, the Washington Post had named TV9 Bharatvarsh among other Indian news channels it claimed strayed from factual reporting during the heightened Indo-Pak tensions. However, TV9 Network countered the allegation with documented evidence of its factual coverage. TV9 Bharatvarsh took a strong exception to the baseless claim. It served a legal notice to the Washington Post and demanded a correction.

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After examining the evidence submitted by TV9, the US-based publication acknowledged the error. In an official email, The Washington Post wrote, "We regret the error," and subsequently removed any reference to TV9 Bharatvarsh from the original article. 

Following the apology, TV9 News Director, Hemant Sharma took to X and wrote, "When we say we care about the nation, it is a care for evidence, facts, and truth. Our work’s accuracy enables us to stand strong and honest before the public and on the global stage.”

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Operation Sindoor took place on the night of May 6-7. It was a series of precision strikes carried out in response to the Pahalgam attack on April 22. India's retaliatory attack came after 15 days. The operation involved targeting nine locations identified as terrorist camps and infrastructure, including recruitment and launchpad facilities. The Indian armed forces struck nine locations across Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Over 70 militants were reported killed and more than 60 were injured during the precise military strikes.

Over 26 innocent civilians were killed by terrorists in the Pahalgam terror attack. However, Islamabad denied any role in the attacks.