In the spotlight once more is Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’spolitical strategy, wherein he accuses Pakistan of supporting terrorism inIndia to garner electoral support. Recent events have sparked concerns oforchestrated false flag operations aimed at diverting attention andachieving political objectives.
On September 16, Indian media reported the deaths of several Indian Armyofficers and soldiers in an encounter with alleged “terrorists” in the Urisector of Baramulla. Similarly, on September 12, news surfaced of a similaroperation by Indian forces in Anantnag.
Critics employ the term “false flag operation” to describe what theybelieve to be India’s deliberate ploy to shift global focus away from humanrights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) byfalsely implicating Pakistan in supporting terrorism. Some suggest that, inpreparation for upcoming Indian elections, the Modi government appearswilling to sacrifice both citizens and military officers, possibly aimingto replicate an incident like the Pulwama attack for political gain. Theycite international media reports and audio/video evidence suggesting Indianinvolvement along the Line of Control to further political ambitions.Reports indicate that the Modi government has made a habit of creating awar atmosphere through staged encounters and fabricated news, even aimingto terminate the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control.
As the government faces criticism for its handling of unrest in Rajouriand Anantnag, it is alleged that India is deflecting blame onto Pakistan.The killing of five Indian soldiers in the Rajouri sector of Occupied Jammuand Kashmir is seen by critics as an attempt by Modi to bolster hispolitical image. However, images and videos from residents near the Line ofControl contradict Indian government claims, with residents stating thatthere has been no firing or military activity in the region.
Critics question why Modi would celebrate if the border situation wereindeed serious and Indian soldiers were losing their lives. They point to ahistory of using similar tactics before elections, including making falseterrorism accusations against Pakistan.
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Prominent figures and parliamentary leaders in India have warned ofincidents resembling the Pulwama attack in the lead-up to elections.Residents near the Line of Control on the Indian side express relief at theabsence of terrorism or firing and dismiss these claims as false rumors.Meanwhile, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, General Counsel for Sikh for Justice(SFJ), categorizes the killings of Indian soldiers in Occupied Kashmir notas acts of terrorism but as casualties from the conflict with indigenousKashmiri freedom fighters.
Pannun emphasizes the right of Kashmiri freedom fighters to seekindependence and warns of a potential escalation in Punjab if a peacefulresolution is not sought, drawing parallels to the aspirations of Punjab’speople, including Sikhs, for autonomy from what they view as unlawfulIndian occupation.
Pannun also highlights the sensitive situation in Kashmir, where the Indianarmy has faced accusations of instilling fear among innocent Kashmiris andtargeting freedom fighters. He anticipates that the conflict may extend toPunjab in the future as part of an effort to free it from Indian control.
