Serious concerns have emerged regarding the recent attack on tourists in Pahalgam, located in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), with many questioning the authenticity of the Indian government’s narrative. The BJP-led Narendra Modi government faces growing scrutiny for inconsistencies in its official account of the incident,a fabricated operation designed to discredit Pakistan.
Despite claims by the Indian government of eliminating the attackers, no visual evidence, such as images or video footage of the bodies, has been provided. This lack of transparency only deepens doubts surrounding the official version. Furthermore, the attack, which took place in broad daylight at a tourist site known for its heavy security presence, calls into question how such an event could occur despite the deployment of 800,000 Indian troops across the occupied region. This raised questions how militants could have crossed the heavily fortified Line of Control and traveled 400 kilometers undetected, further undermining the credibility of the Indian narrative.
India’s mainstream media, often referred to as “Godi media” for its pro-government bias, has circulated a morphed image of a woman alongside a man lying down without any visible injuries or blood, fueling skepticism about the incident. Almost immediately after the attack, social media accounts linked to India’s intelligence agency, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), launched a coordinated propaganda campaign blaming Pakistan, relying on emotionally charged but unverified claims. The timing and premeditated nature of this anti-Pakistan narrative suggest that the social media blitz was orchestrated well in advance, raising further questions about the authenticity of the event.
Despite repeatedly accusing Pakistan, the Modi government has failed to present any concrete evidence to substantiate its claims. There has been no verified proof in the form of intercepted communications, recovered equipment, forensic findings, or credible visual evidence linking Pakistan to the attack. Analysts note that this fits into a broader pattern of India fabricating or delaying evidence following such incidents, often leveraging these narratives to shift domestic and international opinion.
The timing of the Pahalgam attack raises compelling questions that demand closer attention. It coincided with key international events, sparking speculation that it may have been staged to influence diplomatic discourse or draw attention away from India’s internal issues. The Indian army’s subsequent claim that two civilians from the Surghi Ward village—Malik Muhammad Farooq and Muhammad Deen—have gone missing adds another layer of questionable propaganda. Such claims from India have often been used to discredit Pakistan, yet they consistently fail to hold up under scrutiny.
This incident is part of a larger trend where India uses false flag operations and disinformation campaigns to defame Pakistan. Observers argue that these tactics are designed to divert attention from India’s transnational human rights violations in IIOJK and to gain domestic and international sympathy. The Modi administration has a long history of employing similar methods, as seen in the aftermath of the Balakot airstrikes, where exaggerated claims were made to serve political and military agendas.
India’s desperation to malign Pakistan is evident in its repeated reliance on propaganda rather than facts. From suggesting Afghanistan nationals as agents of Pakistan to using fabricated narratives, the Modi government has consistently tried to shift blame to Pakistan to cover up its own failings and atrocities in IIOJK.
The Pahalgam incident appears to be another attempt to distract from its oppressive policies and gain public sympathy. However, the lack of credible evidence and the timing of the incident further expose the Modi administration’s disinformation campaign. Instead of addressing the root causes of unrest in IIOJK, India continues to rely on these deceptive tactics, which only serve to highlight its deteriorating credibility on the global stage.
