Pakistan uses 'Indian voices' for false flag claim

New Delhi

Pakistan has released a 20-page dossier accusing India of staging a false flag attack in Pahalgam to justify its military action under ‘Operation Sindoor’. This move has sparked strong criticism from Indian officials and security analysts. The dossier leans on Indian media reports, expert opinions, and social media posts to support its claims. It even includes screenshots from interviews with Indian journalists, suggesting India faked the attack to launch pre-planned strikes.

Indian officials have dismissed the accusations, saying Pakistan is using selective Indian commentary to create confusion and justify its own inaction on terrorism. Experts in Delhi view this as an attempt by Pakistan to twist domestic dissent in India for international gain.

Security analysts argue that the claims lack real evidence and rely only on speculation, without forensic or technical backing. They also note that by citing Indian voices, Pakistan shows a lack of independent proof and continues its pattern of using narratives over facts.

Ironically, the dossier itself mentions 28 strike targets hit by India — more than the 20 officially confirmed — indirectly admitting the scale of damage caused by Indian forces. This undermines Pakistan’s earlier denials of any losses.

India maintains that Operation Sindoor was a direct and justified response to cross-border terrorism. Officials say it was a calibrated, precise strike meant to respond to the brutal killing of civilians in Pahalgam and to send a clear message against terrorism.