On April 22, gunmen unleashed carnage on a group of tourists in the scenic town of Pahalgam, Indian Occupied Kashmir a terror attack that left 26 people dead. As shock and grief gave way to questions, India’s government hurried to blame Pakistan, painting the incident as cross-border terrorism. But the facts and timing tell a different story. Pakistan’s leadership strongly rejected India’s narrative, with Defence authorities openly suggesting that this atrocity was a false flag operation engineered by New Delhi.
Indeed, a closer dissection of the Pahalgam incident reveals a cynical pattern strikingly similar to the Pulwama episode of 2019, suggesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government may once again be exploiting bloodshed for political gain, this time eyeing the upcoming Bihar elections. The stage appears set for another manufactured crisis to whip up nationalist fervor, and Pakistan is calling it out in no uncertain terms. The strange thing is that the Pulwama and Uri attacks, and this time, the Pahalgam attack took place during the Modi or the BJP government. It can easily be concluded that the BJP kills its citizens just to win the election.
The attack in Pahalgam was horrifying in its brutality and deeply embarrassing for Indian security forces. Four to six militants in camouflage infiltrated a tourist spot in broad daylight, and gunned down 26 unarmed civilians, mostly Hindu tourists, at close range. This massacre, the deadliest in Indian-occupied Kashmir in over two decades, represents a colossal security failure by Indian authorities, despite its history of attacks since 1993.
Even last year, 10 people were killed in this or a nearby locality. Thus, voices within India have pointed fingers at their own government’s lapses. Opposition figures slammed the security lapse and police failure that allowed the Pahalgam carnage. Notably, Prime Minister Modi skipped an all-party security meeting on the incident, choosing instead to continue campaigning in Bihar. This blatant prioritization of politics over national security underscores the Modi government’s negligence.
The Pahalgam incident reeks of a staged drama timed for political dividends. The attack was a false flag operation orchestrated by the Modi regime. The context cannot be ignored: Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is desperate to sway voters in Bihar state, a key state heading into elections. Rallying public anger against Pakistan is a well-tested BJP tactic whenever facing electoral challenges. We saw this script in February 2019, when the Pulwama incident occurred shortly before the elections. Revelations by former Kashmiri governor Satya Pal Malik exposed that Pulwama was enabled by severe security lapses intentionally overlooked by the Modi administration to inflame nationalist sentiments for electoral benefit. That playbook seems to be in use again. The timing of the Pahalgam attack and Modi’s eagerness to leverage it on the Bihar campaign trail raise red flags, suggesting a manufactured incident a bloody spectacle choreographed to stoke nationalist fervor and distract from domestic woes.
One puzzling aspect of the Pahalgam attack is the weaponry used a clue suggesting a deeper conspiracy. Indian investigators acknowledge that the assailants at Pahalgam were armed with American-made M4 carbine rifles, alongside AK-47s. This mirrors the March attack on Pakistan’s Jaffar Express train, where insurgents used similar U.S.-origin assault rifles traced back to stockpiles left behind by American forces in Afghanistan. The presence of identical American rifles in both the Pahalgam and Jaffar Express attacks is too significant to dismiss as a coincidence. It suggests a deeper, possibly coordinated conspiracy intended to destabilize Pakistan, undermining India’s simplistic accusations of Pakistani involvement.
A student of political science could not rule out the possibility that a third party, like Israel or any other, may also be involved in selling military hardware or diverting attention or keeping Pakistan busy with India, not to play any role in international affairs or developing its economy in the cover of Modi’s help to win election in the state of Bihar of India.
Pakistan responded swiftly and resolutely. Refusing to be provoked by India’s accusations, Islamabad immediately alerted its defenses. Within hours, Pakistan’s armed forces mobilized, securing forward positions, and strategic missile units were prepared. The National Security Committee (NSC), chaired by Pakistan’s Prime Minister, decided on a measured yet firm response. All branches of Pakistan’s military demonstrated heightened readiness, signalling that any attempted misadventure across the Line of Control would meet a formidable response. The NSC’s message was clear: Pakistan remains fully capable and prepared to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity against misadventure.
Perhaps the most disturbing aspect is Modi’s willingness to sacrifice his citizens’ lives for political theatre. All the evidence strongly confirms that the Pahalgam incident was indeed orchestrated internally, and Indian planners chose innocent civilians, callously permitting mass murder to fabricate a crisis. This mirrors Pulwama, where Indian personnel died due to deliberately overlooked intelligence and security protocols. Such actions represent a horrifying betrayal of public trust, weaponising citizens’ blood for electoral gains.
India’s claims against Pakistan ring hollow, given New Delhi’s documented role in terrorism against Pakistan. Islamabad has repeatedly exposed India’s sponsorship of terror groups operating within Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan. The arrest and confessions of Kulbhushan Jadhav unveiled extensive Indian involvement in orchestrating sabotage and violence inside Pakistan. Moreover, India’s systemic oppression and state terrorism in occupied Kashmir marked by human rights abuses, extrajudicial killings, and widespread torture further undermine India’s credibility on issues of terrorism.
Following Pahalgam, India dangerously escalated tensions by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, a reckless move threatening regional stability. Pakistan has responded decisively, warning that violations would invalidate the Simla Accord and all bilateral agreements. Islamabad has emphasized that choking Pakistan’s water supply constitutes an act of war, necessitating a robust response. With superior nuclear capabilities and proven military readiness, Pakistan’s warnings to India are explicit: any misadventure will have catastrophic consequences. It is to be noted that in the Indus Water Treaty, there is no clause that any country can unilaterally abolish any clause or the treaty itself.
India’s narrative around the Pahalgam attack collapses under scrutiny. It appears to be a reckless false flag provocation designed to further Modi’s political agenda. Pakistan’s response has been measured yet firm, highlighting India’s provocations and reaffirming Islamabad’s commitment to peace, but not at the expense of security. India’s government must cease this dangerous game or risk devastating consequences. Pakistan’s restraint should never be mistaken for weakness; Islamabad stands ready to defend itself resolutely against aggression.
