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According to sources, by blaming Thursday’s attack on its army convoy in occupied Kashmir, India was propagating an anti-Pakistan narrative.
“India accused Pakistan moments after the incident without any investigation or evidence, creating suspicion and raising doubts over the move. It is questionable as to who had provided CCTV footage of the attack just a few minutes after the incident,” said the source.
Furthermore, the source added that developments in the investigation of the attack also raised a lot of questions, including about the suspect Adil Dar, who allegedly belongs to Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM).
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JeM is banned in Pakistan and hence none of its activities have anything to do with Pakistan, sources says. Furthermore, Adil Dar is reportedly linked with JeM and Indian Occupied Kashmir. “Indian cannot hold Pakistan responsible for any terrorist activity taking place in the occupied territory,” they added.
Questions have also been raised over the timing of the attack as general elections are taking place later in the year. According to those privy to diplomatic affairs, the attack benefits Indian politicians and parties. Furthermore, they raise pertinent questions including who released the video of the attack and whether it was pre-planned.
“It appears that the attack was staged in preparation of the upcoming general elections as a means of reinforcing the anti-Pakistan narrative of India. The United States also ignored India in the Afghan peace talks, which means there is more reason for Delhi to stir trouble in the region,” they added.
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