Key Points:
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Exposure of False-Flag Operation:
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A leaked document on Telegram revealed India’s plan to stage a false-flag attack in Pahalgam, IIOJK, on April 22, where 26 tourists were killed.
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The document implicated India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and the Modi government in a conspiracy to blame Pakistan within 36 hours of the attack.
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High-Level Fallout:
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Lt Gen DS Rana, Director General of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), was abruptly removed and transferred to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (“Kala Pani”) as a punitive measure.
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The leak reportedly originated from Rana’s office, triggering a series of dismissals, including Northern Commander Lt-Gen MV Sachinder Kumar and IAF Deputy Air Marshal Sujeet Pushpakar Dharkar.
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International Embarrassment for India:
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The failed operation exposed India’s covert tactics, leading to global criticism and internal mockery of the Modi government.
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Analysts called it a strategic and reputational disaster, damaging India’s credibility.
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Experts’ Reactions:
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Brig (Retd) Mahmood Shah: The Modi government is trapped in its own conspiracy, facing ridicule domestically.
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Dr. Ejaz Khan (Ex-Chairman, IR Dept, Peshawar University): The leak exposed India’s unethical tactics, including attacks on its own citizens to malign Pakistan.
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The Pahalgam false-flag leak has severely undermined India’s intelligence and military credibility, leading to high-profile dismissals and global condemnation. The incident highlights India’s desperation to justify aggression against Pakistan through fabricated operations, only to face humiliation when exposed. This debacle not only reflects poorly on RAW and the Modi government but also raises serious ethical and strategic concerns about India’s destabilizing actions in the region.
