Recently, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) issued an advisory urging all citizens, media platforms, and content creators to respect the privacy of senior armed forces personnel and their families. While this might seem like a basic courtesy, the need for a formal directive highlights a growing concern: Have we forgotten where the line between public interest and personal privacy lies?

India’s armed forces operate under immense pressure, often away from families, with their identities and operations shielded from public eyes for national security. But in today's social media age—where every celebration, transfer, or family photo risks going viral—the line between admiration and invasion has started to blur.

This advisory isn’t about censorship. It’s about dignity, discretion, and respect.

When senior military officers and their families are exposed online—whether it’s through congratulatory posts, uniformed selfies, or celebration videos—these moments may seem harmless but can compromise security or trigger targeted harassment, both digitally and physically. And often, the people sharing this content are well-meaning: friends, family members, or admirers unaware of the risks involved.

The MoD’s move is a necessary reminder that some honors are best given quietly. In a time when clout and clicks often outweigh consequences, we must ask: Can we express pride without putting lives at risk?

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