Pakistan Proposes International Probe into Pahalgam, Jaffarabad Incidents

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday called for an international investigation into recent attacks in Pahalgam and Jaffarabad, offering India a joint probe led by a neutral committee of global experts to ensure transparency.

Key Highlights:

• Joint Investigation Offer: Naqvi proposed forming an international committee to examine evidence linking India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which he claimed were “one and the same.”
• Allegations Against India: Accusing India of destabilizing Pakistan’s economic progress, Naqvi stated, “The world must see how the largest democracy uses terrorism to achieve its goals.” He alleged RAW’s involvement in terror activities in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Kashmir Stance: Reiterating Pakistan’s position, Naqvi termed Kashmir’s freedom struggle as “indigenous” and urged resolution through UN resolutions.

Security Claims:

• Naqvi revealed that Pakistani security forces thwarted 160 IED attacks in three days, underscoring efforts to combat terrorism.
• He criticized India for not condemning terror attacks in Pakistan and questioned the swift registration of an FIR in the Pahalgam incident, calling it “astonishing” and alleging procedural irregularities. “Normally, crime scenes are sealed for hours, not minutes,” he remarked.

Broader Context:

• The minister dismissed any Pakistani involvement in terrorism, directly or indirectly, and vowed to “expose India’s drama” by presenting “real facts” to the global community.
• The remarks come amid heightened tensions, with Pakistan seeking international scrutiny of cross-border terrorism allegations while advocating for Kashmir’s self-determination.

The proposal for a neutral probe signals Pakistan’s attempt to leverage diplomatic pressure on India, framing the latter as a destabilizing actor in the region.