Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strategy of accusing Pakistan of supporting terrorism in India to gain electoral support has once again taken center stage, with recent incidents raising concerns of false flag operations aimed at diverting attention and achieving political goals.
Reports from Indian media revealed that several officers and soldiers of the Indian Army were killed in an encounter with “terrorists” in the Uri sector of Baramulla. Just days earlier, on September 12, news of a similar alleged operation by Indian forces in Anantnag had surfaced.
The term “false flag operation” is being used to describe what critics claim is a deliberate attempt by India to divert the world’s attention from ongoing human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir by falsely accusing Pakistan of supporting terrorism.
It is suggested that in preparation for upcoming Indian elections, the Modi government has been willing to sacrifice both citizens and military officers. Some allege that India may be seeking to repeat an incident like the Pulwama attack for its own political purposes, citing numerous reports and audio/video evidence from international media outlets suggesting Indian involvement in activities along the Line of Control that further political ambitions.
Sources claim that creating a war frenzy through false encounters and fabricated news has become a habit for the Modi government. Evidence from Indian media has also been cited to support claims that the government is attempting to terminate the ceasefire agreement on the Line of Control.
As the government faces criticism for its handling of growing unrest in Rajouri and Anantnag, it is suggested that India is trying to deflect attention by placing blame on Pakistan.
Recently, the killing of five Indian soldiers in the Rajouri sector of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir was seen as another attempt by Modi to bolster his political image by using the blood of his own soldiers. Critics argue that India’s continuous ceasefire violations aim to maintain a state of war on the Line of Control and divert attention from internal problems.
However, images and videos from residents living near the Line of Control have contradicted Indian government claims.—APP
