- Military spokesperson reveals alleged Indian-run terror network inside Pakistan
- Says India has provided no evidence to support its accusations against Islamabad
- Information minister warns India may initiate military action within 24–36 hours
- Pakistan tells UN it holds proof of foreign involvement in Jaffar Express attack
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s military on Tuesday accused India of orchestrating a surge in terrorist activities within its territory, presenting what it described as “irrefutable evidence” of state-sponsored terrorism directed by Indian military officials.
Speaking at a press conference, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry claimed that India had activated its network of operatives to carry out attacks in Pakistan, escalating tensions between the two countries following the April 22 attack in Pahalgam that left 26 dead.
“It’s been a week since the Pahalgam incident, and India has yet to provide any credible evidence to support its accusations against Pakistan,” said Lt Gen Chaudhry.
According to intelligence gathered by Pakistani agencies, he alleged that India has been supporting militants in Balochistan, including the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), to increase attacks on Pakistani soil.
He pointed to the recent killing of 54 TTP fighters during an attempted cross-border attack from Afghanistan — reportedly the largest loss for the group in a single engagement — and claimed that the assault was backed and facilitated by Indian operatives.
Arrest of Alleged Indian-Trained Operative
Gen Chaudhry highlighted the arrest of Abdul Majeed, a Pakistani national allegedly trained and directed by Indian military intelligence, as a major breakthrough. Majeed was apprehended on April 25 at a bus terminal in Jhelum, reportedly in possession of an IED, mobile phones, and cash.
Majeed, according to investigators, was linked to a broader network involving four Indian military personnel, including Major Sandeep and Subedar Sukvinder, identified as his main handlers. Other alleged operatives included Havildar Amit (alias Adil Aman) and an unnamed Indian soldier.
Authorities played intercepted communications between Majeed and his handlers and presented a timeline of his activities, including four separate sabotage missions — one of which failed.
Among these was an IED attack on October 13 in Bagh district, which injured three soldiers, and another in Jalalpur Jattan in November that resulted in four casualties. A planned attack in March was thwarted when local children reported a suspicious package, and Majeed was caught in April while preparing an attack in Jhelum.
Gen Chaudhry said the evidence presented, including communications and financial trails, could be verified by any independent agency.
“This isn’t just individual action — these are serving Indian military officers involved in planning terrorism within Pakistan,” he said. “This is state-sponsored terrorism.”
Government Warns of Imminent Threat
Later that night, Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar claimed India could be planning a military move within the next 24 to 36 hours, potentially using the Pahalgam incident as a pretext.
He urged the international community to hold India accountable for any escalation, saying Pakistan would defend itself but warned that the responsibility for any conflict would lie with New Delhi.
Evidence Presented at UN
In a separate development, Pakistan’s mission to the United Nations announced that it had submitted credible evidence indicating foreign involvement in the recent Jaffar Express attack. The deadly assault, which left over 30 dead and dozens kidnapped, was attributed to “regional adversaries” allegedly sponsoring terrorism inside Pakistan.
