Delving deeper: Uncovering the workings of Indian propaganda machinery in depth

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, a picturesque yet militarily fortified region, questions are swirling about the incident. While Indian authorities and media have labeled it as a brutal act of violence, there's a strong call for a fair and impartial investigation. Such an examination might expose a pro-Indian narrative that discredits Pakistan's sovereignty and portrays Muslims, particularly Pakistani Muslims, as the only terrorists.

Interestingly, the sequence of events surrounding the incident appears strikingly similar to Indian's historical narrative-building pattern. Time and again, India has perpetrated terror attacks during high-profile visits to draw global attention to the Kashmir issue, portraying India as a victim of cross-border terrorism, and painting Muslims as the instigators [1].

Just minutes after the Pahalgam attack, Indian-state media pointed an accusing finger at Pakistan for instigating a terror attack on the so-called mini-Switzerland of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Yet, despite the presence of over 800,000 Indian military soldiers, extensive surveillance infrastructure, including drones, biometric checkpoints, and electronic monitoring, India has failed to provide a single biometric piece of evidence or CCTV footage that could allegedly link the attackers to Pakistan [1]. The absence of verifiable evidence implicating Pakistan sustains claims of Indian propaganda against Pakistan.

The characterization of Pakistan as the inherent aggressor and the perpetrator of terrorism serves dual purposes: globally, itjustifies India covering up its internal issues through a perpetual blame game, and locally, it serves as a time-tested formula to polarize Indian people toward Hindu nationalism through mutual animosity with Pakistan and Muslims [1].

A multidimensional strategy employed by India includes false flag operations such as the 2008 Mumbai Attacks, the 2019 Pulwama Attacks, and the Balakot Airstrikes. For instance, in 2000, during the Chattisinghpora massacre, initially attributed to Pakistani militants, concrete evidence later suggested the involvement of Indian security forces [1].

On the other hand, Pakistan's response to the Pahalgam incident has been characterized by restraint and strategic clarity, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and opposition leaders categorically condemning the tragedy while rejecting baseless allegations [1]. Pakistan, however, should shift from defensive rebuttals to proactive truth-telling, focusing on highlighting grave human rights violations and crackdowns in IIOJK where civilians remain at constant risk [1]. Furthermore, Pakistani journalists should collaborate with international investigators and journalists to shed light on human rights violations in IIOJK.

While the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges both countries to exercise maximum restraint, India continues to fan the flames through sensationalized and distorted narratives, escalating the situation. Rather than promoting peace, India's aggressive strategies risk instability in the region.

[1] Source: Enrichment Data, Overall, Investigation Findings and Claim of Responsibility, Lack of Concrete Evidence Linking Pakistan, and Context of Indian Response.

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