Operation Sindoor - India strikes back to avenge Pahalgam terror attack:&nbsp; Operation Sindoor, India's vengence for Pahalgam terror attack, stuck at the terror factory Bahawalpur in Pakistan's Punjab province, which is the hometown of Jaish e Mohammad chief Masood Azhar and a safe haven for Lashkar e Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed. 
<iframe width="600" height="auto" style="width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3;" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" class="external-video publive-iframes-block" src="https://cdn.thepublive.com/wion/static/kaltura_player/wion_video_player_iframe.html?thumbnail=wion/media/post_attachments/screenshot/0705_reporter_4PM/00000002.jpg&amp;videourl=https://vodakm.zeenews.com/vod/WION/0705_reporter_4PM.mp4/index.m3u8&amp;duration=301&amp;tags=India, Pakistan, World News, WION" title="Operation Sindoor: India calls actions 'focused, measured &amp; non-escalatory'" id="PL_iframe_block-mad5v6ni-md886q2i-pjndjkrv"></iframe> Indian Army, Navy and Air Force were involved in Operation&nbsp; Sindoor, which used precision missiles and possibly drones on Wednesday (May 7) around 2 am India time.
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&nbsp; The nine terror targets were located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. They were in Muzaffarabad, Kotli and&nbsp;Bagh in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and Muridke and&nbsp;Ahmedpura Sharqia in Bahawalpur, Punjab.
<h2>Bahawalpur : The base of of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists</h2>
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Bahawalpur is significant for two reasons. It is a message that India's response will not be limited just across the border, but also deeper into Pakistani territory if it holds terrorist havens. Bahawalpur, which is located in Punjab province, is the hometown of Jaishe e Mohammad terror chief Maulana Masood Azhar. He openly roams the area and gives Friday prayer sermons, when he is not hiding or under sham house arrests by Pakistan.&nbsp; 
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 Azhar is among the terrorists who India had exchanged in 1999 during the Air India plane hijack, for the return of Indian passengers in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
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 Bahawalpur is also a known bastion of Lashkar e Taiba terror chief Hafiz Saeed. LeT is the key perpetrator of the terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 people, mostly Indian tourists, dead.
<h2>How India carried out Operation Sindoor</h2>
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"A little while ago, the Indian Armed forces launched 'Operation Sindoor' hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed," the Indian government said in a statement.
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 The release said India's action was "focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature" adding that "no Pakistani military facilities have been targeted".
"India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution."&nbsp;

Operation Sindoor, India's vengence for Pahalgam terror attack, stuck at the terror factory Bahawalpur in Punjab. : India News | South Asia | Pakistan

Operation Sindoor - India strikes back to avenge Pahalgam terror attack: Operation Sindoor, India's vengence for Pahalgam terror attack, stuck at the terror factory Bahawalpur in Pakistan's Punjab province, which is the hometown of Jaish e Mohammad chief Masood Azhar and a safe haven for Lashkar e Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed. Indian Army, Navy and Air Force were involved in Operation Sindoor, which used precision missiles and possibly drones on Wednesday (May 7) around 2 am India time. Operation Sindoor: Donald Trump reacts to India's strikes on Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack The nine terror targets were located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. They were in Muzaffarabad, Kotli and Bagh in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and Muridke and Ahmedpura Sharqia in Bahawalpur, Punjab. Bahawalpur : The base of of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists Bahawalpur is significant for two reasons. It is a message that India's response will not be limited just across the border, but also deeper into Pakistani territory if it holds terrorist havens. Bahawalpur, which is located in Punjab province, is the hometown of Jaishe e Mohammad terror chief Maulana Masood Azhar. He openly roams the area and gives Friday prayer sermons, when he is not hiding or under sham house arrests by Pakistan. Operation Sindoor LIVE: Indian Army strikes terror targets in Pakistan; US monitoring developments closely Azhar is among the terrorists who India had exchanged in 1999 during the Air India plane hijack, for the return of Indian passengers in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Operation Sindoor: PM Modi was watching when India launched strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan Bahawalpur is also a known bastion of Lashkar e Taiba terror chief Hafiz Saeed. LeT is the key perpetrator of the terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 people, mostly Indian tourists, dead. How India carried out Operation Sindoor "A little while ago, the Indian Armed forces launched 'Operation Sindoor' hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed," the Indian government said in a statement. ‘Ready to strike’: Did the Indian Army hint at Operation Sindoor minutes before the strikes on Pakistan? The release said India's action was "focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature" adding that "no Pakistani military facilities have been targeted". "India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution."

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Operation Sindoor: After India launched missile strikes on Pakistan on Wednesday, the United Nations called for military restraint from both sides, stressing that the world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the tensions between the two South Asian neighbours have reached "their highest in years".&nbsp;
&ldquo;The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries. The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan,&rdquo; said Stephane Dujarric, the UN chief&rsquo;s spokesperson, during a press briefing on Tuesday.
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This comes after India launched "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor"</a> and attacked nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.&nbsp;
<h2>'Hope escalation ends quickly': Trump</h2>
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump also reacted, hoping that the escalation ends quickly.&nbsp;
"It's a shame. We just heard about it as we were walking in the doors of the Oval. Just heard about it," Trump said as he was asked to comment after India launched a major military operation targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan.
"I guess people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past," Trump said.
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The US president further stressed that they have been fighting for a long time. "They have been fighting for many, many decades. And centuries, actually, if you think about it. I hope it ends very quickly."
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was watching and monitoring when the Indian Armed Forces launched "Operation Sindoor", carrying out missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).&nbsp;
It marks a significant escalation in India's counter-terror strategy after the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;
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Operation Sindoor: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the tensions between the two South Asian neighbours have reached "their highest in years".

Operation Sindoor: After India launched missile strikes on Pakistan on Wednesday, the United Nations called for military restraint from both sides, stressing that the world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the tensions between the two South Asian neighbours have reached "their highest in years". “The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries. The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan,” said Stephane Dujarric, the UN chief’s spokesperson, during a press briefing on Tuesday. Also read: Operation Sindoor: PM Modi was watching when India launched strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan This comes after India launched "Operation Sindoor" and attacked nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. 'Hope escalation ends quickly': Trump Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump also reacted, hoping that the escalation ends quickly. "It's a shame. We just heard about it as we were walking in the doors of the Oval. Just heard about it," Trump said as he was asked to comment after India launched a major military operation targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan. "I guess people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past," Trump said. Also read: ‘Ready to strike’: Did the Indian Army hint at Operation Sindoor minutes before the strikes on Pakistan? The US president further stressed that they have been fighting for a long time. "They have been fighting for many, many decades. And centuries, actually, if you think about it. I hope it ends very quickly." Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was watching and monitoring when the Indian Armed Forces launched "Operation Sindoor", carrying out missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). It marks a significant escalation in India's counter-terror strategy after the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Also read: Operation Sindoor LIVE: Indian Army strikes terror targets in Pakistan; US monitoring developments closely

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The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has directed several states to conduct civil defense mock drills on the 7th of May and this is to assess preparedness in the event of a hostile attack.

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After raising the hackles across the border with his &ldquo;blood will flow in the river&rdquo; remark while addressing his constituency, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday switched his tone and talked of walking the path of peace amid growing tensions with India in the wake of the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir.
Speaking in the National Assembly during the session on Tuesday, Bilawal said, &ldquo;If India wishes to walk the path of peace, let them come with open hands and not clenched fists. Let them come with facts and not fabrication. Let us sit as neighbours and speak the truth. He said, &ldquo;Let India decide. Will it be dialogue or destruction? Cooperation or confrontation?&rdquo;
&ldquo;If they do not &hellip; then let them remember that the people of Pakistan are not made to kneel. The people of Pakistan have a resolve to fight, not because we love conflict, but because we love freedom.&rdquo;
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In the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in one of the deadliest assaults in Jammu and Kashmir since 2000.&nbsp; Bilawal said, &ldquo;Pakistan had no hand in that crime. We do not export terror, we are the victims of terrorism.&rdquo; Tensions have spiked and Pakistan is expecting an incursion from India.&nbsp;
Pakistan&rsquo;s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned on Monday (May 5, 2025) that India could carry out a military strike at any moment along the Line of Control in Kashmir.
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<h2>PM Shehbaz Sharif, services chiefs visit ISI headquarters for briefing</h2>
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and the services chiefs visited the headquarters of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) on Tuesday and received a detailed briefing on the prevailing security environment, with a particular focus on preparedness for conventional threats in light of India&rsquo;s increasingly aggressive and provocative posture along the eastern border.
A statement issued by the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office said that the top civil and military leadership was apprised of security developments, threat matrix, conventional military options, and hybrid warfare tactics.
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&ldquo;The entire nation is behind our brave armed forces. The Pakistan Army is one of the most professional and disciplined forces in the world,&rdquo; said PM Shehbaz Sharif.

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After raising the hackles across the border with his “blood will flow in the river” remark while addressing his constituency, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday switched his tone and talked of walking the path of peace amid growing tensions with India in the wake of the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir. Speaking in the National Assembly during the session on Tuesday, Bilawal said, “If India wishes to walk the path of peace, let them come with open hands and not clenched fists. Let them come with facts and not fabrication. Let us sit as neighbours and speak the truth. He said, “Let India decide. Will it be dialogue or destruction? Cooperation or confrontation?” “If they do not … then let them remember that the people of Pakistan are not made to kneel. The people of Pakistan have a resolve to fight, not because we love conflict, but because we love freedom.” Also Read | Pakistan’s battle within: 7 soldiers killed in IED blast in Balochistan In the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in one of the deadliest assaults in Jammu and Kashmir since 2000. Bilawal said, “Pakistan had no hand in that crime. We do not export terror, we are the victims of terrorism.” Tensions have spiked and Pakistan is expecting an incursion from India. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned on Monday (May 5, 2025) that India could carry out a military strike at any moment along the Line of Control in Kashmir. Also Read | ‘Pakistan a failed state, Gen Munir’s remarks nonsensical’: Oppn leader Asaduddin Owaisi PM Shehbaz Sharif, services chiefs visit ISI headquarters for briefing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and the services chiefs visited the headquarters of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) on Tuesday and received a detailed briefing on the prevailing security environment, with a particular focus on preparedness for conventional threats in light of India’s increasingly aggressive and provocative posture along the eastern border. A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office said that the top civil and military leadership was apprised of security developments, threat matrix, conventional military options, and hybrid warfare tactics. Also Read | ‘What you all desire will happen,’ assures defence minister Rajnath Singh on Pahalgam retaliation “The entire nation is behind our brave armed forces. The Pakistan Army is one of the most professional and disciplined forces in the world,” said PM Shehbaz Sharif.

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India To Conduct Nationwide Civil Defense Drills On May 7

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Even as geopolitical tremors rattle South Asia following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, India’s financial markets are charting an unexpected path — upward. While diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, investors in India are betting big, pushing benchmarks like the Sensex and Nifty higher. Meanwhile, across the border, Pakistan’s stock market is bleeding value, a stark reflection of economic anxiety and political isolation.

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China walks a tightrope amid Pakistan-India tensions, prioritising its economic interests in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Beijing vows support to Pakistan while safeguarding its strategic access to the Indian Ocean.

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Pahalgam terror attack - Indo-Pak war is part of Pakistan's 'bleed India by a thousand cuts' policy. Who is behind it? The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, is most certainly going to lead to a fifth Indo-Pak war. The attack by Pakistan-based terrorists is the latest instance of Pakistan's military policy of 'bleed India by a thousand cuts'. But what is its origin?
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<h2>Did Zulfikar Ali Bhutto actually say 'bleed India by a thousand cuts?'</h2>
Though Pakistan's former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto didn't actually say 'bleed India by a thousand cuts' in as many terms, that phrase is often attributed to him unofficially by the architects of Pakistan&rsquo;s strategic military doctrine.
In his 1963 book The Myth of Independence, Bhutto wrote, &ldquo;Pakistan will wage a relentless struggle against India, exploiting every opportunity to weaken it.&rdquo; He was advocating a war of attrition aimed at entrapping India in a constant struggle.
Bhutto's speech to the United Nations was about waging 'a thousand-year war' with India.&nbsp;
The most relevant portion comes from his 22 September 1965 speech. In an address to the United Nations Security Council during the 1965 Indo-Pak War, Bhutto said, &ldquo;We will wage a war for a thousand years, a war of defence.&rdquo;&nbsp;
He was stressing Pakistan&rsquo;s resolve to continue fighting India despite military setbacks of the 1965 war, amid India&rsquo;s advances and the global pressure for a ceasefire.
<h2>Bhutto is the ideological font of 'bleed India with a thousand cuts' policy</h2>
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It can be said that Bhutto&rsquo;s remarks and speeches after the Indo-Pak wars of 1965 and 1971 gave the political fuel and ideological ground for this strategy.
While it's associated with Bhutto&rsquo;s rhetoric, it was formalised as policy by General Zia-ul-Haq.
Speaking at the Lahore Islamic Summit in 1974, Bhutto again referred to a long-term struggle. &ldquo;We will fight for our rights and our honour, no matter how long it takes,&rdquo; he said, while avoiding any calls for terrorism.&nbsp;
While Bhutto did not endorse terrorism in as many words, his statements, particularly the 1965 UN speech, are often cited as the conceptual precursor to the "bleed India" strategy, which was indeed all about fomenting terrorism in India.
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<h2>How the 'thousands cuts' policy was turned into a military doctrine</h2>
Bhutto's speech at the UN was an example of Pakistan's defiance despite defeat, and a vision of sustained resistance to rally his domestic audience. It evolved into the "thousand cuts" doctrine, particularly since Pakistan&rsquo;s defeat and Bangladesh&rsquo;s creation after the Indo-Pak war of 1971, also known as the Bangladesh Liberation War. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/general-asim-munirs-radical-agenda-pakistans-deep-state-terror-nexus-exposed-in-pahalgam-attack-9012213">General Asim Munir&rsquo;s radical agenda: Pakistan&rsquo;s deep state terror nexus exposed in Pahalgam attack</a>
The strategy is essentially about a prolonged conflict, a covert or proxy war with India.
Pakistan's spy agency, the Interservices Intelligence of ISI, was the main executioner of the policy.
It supported insurgencies in India, particularly in Kashmir and Punjab, and allegedly in the Northeast.
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<h2>'Bleed India by a thousand cuts' became Pakistan's military-intelligence policy under Zia</h2>
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Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, the military chief turned dictator, translated Bhutto&rsquo;s vision into covert warfare, making it the doctrinal foundation of the policy.
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After its heavy defeat at the hands of India and the split of East Pakistan into Bangladesh after the 1971 war, it became clear to Islamabad that conventional warfare was not feasible.
&nbsp;Zia-ul-Haq, who was Pakistan's president from 1978, shaped Bhutto&rsquo;s rhetoric into the covert strategy of low-intensity warfare.
Pakistan used insurgency and terrorism to destabilise India, supporting militant groups to wage proxy wars even as it avoided a direct military confrontation.&nbsp;
<h2>'Bleed India by a thousand cuts' doctrine in action: Fomenting terror from Punjab to Kashmir</h2>
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The strategy aimed to exploit India&rsquo;s diversity by instigating, supporting and aiding separatism, terrorism and instability.&nbsp;
In the 1980s, the ISI set up a Punjab cell to arm Sikh militants involved in the Khalistani separatist movement.&nbsp;
In the words of former ISI chief Hamid Gul, keeping Punjab destabilised was "equivalent to the Pakistan Army having an extra division at no cost.&rdquo;
Those who received arms from Pakistan include followers of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, the Khalistani leader.
Many Khalistani militants were trained by Pakistan in camps in Lahore and Karachi.
After the end of the Soviet-Afghan War, Pakistan redirected Mujahideen fighters to Kashmir.
Over the years, Pakistan funded, supported, trained and handled several India-focused terror groups.
They include Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), which is behind some of the worst terror attacks in India, including the 2008 Mumbai attack and the recent Pahalgam attack of April 22.
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), another terror group backed by Pakistan, was involved in major attacks like the 2001 assault on the Indian Parliament.&nbsp;
LeT, led by Hafiz Saeed, who continues to live under Pakistan's protection, is an internationally designated terrorist.&nbsp;
JeM, founded by Masood Azhar, have been linked to ISI backing, with its leader roaming openly in Pakistan. Hizbul Mujahideen, another group that was active in Kashmir, received ISI support.
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Pakistan gave these terror groups arms, training, and safe havens. It enabled cross-border infiltrations of the militants and terror attacks to create an impression of sustained unrest and instability in Kashmir. 
<h2>India gave military response to terror attacks, hitting the 'bleed' doctrine</h2>
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The 'bleed India with a thousand cuts' doctrine worked for Pakistan as long as there was no direct military response from India. That changed over time, particularly since the 1999 Kargil War. In that war, Pakistan dressed up its regular army as Kashmiri militants, and India gave a fitting response by repelling the cross-border incursions. Pakistan's expectation that India would not respond militarily to terror strikes was dashed in 2016, when Indian Army entered Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to destroy terror launchpads behind the Uri attack, in what became known as 'surgical strikes'. India again did a surgical strike, this time using its air force in 2019, after the Pulwama terror attack.&nbsp; On the diplomatic front, India exposed Pakistan&rsquo;s terror sponsor role at the United Nations and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
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This military and diplomatic pressure started the process of unravelling the 'bleed India' doctrine, making Pakistani commentator Pervez Hoodbhoy bemoan in 2016 that the policy was &ldquo;in shambles.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The most recent setback to Pakistan -&nbsp; before it revived terror-sponsoring with Pahalgam attack - came in the form of the grey listing of the country by FATF.&nbsp;
Pakistan hurriedly jailed or put into house arrest some terror chiefs, in order to show to FATF that it is acting against terror, so that it can come out of the grey list.
Being put on that list had hampered Pakistan's ability to get foreign financial assistance to tide over its dire economic situation.
<h2>The 'bleed India' strategy has been failing, but Pakistan is still trying</h2>
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India&rsquo;s resilience and global pressure have diminished the impact of the 'bleed India' strategy.&nbsp; But attacks and infiltrations were kept up by Pakistan.&nbsp; The 2025 Pahalgam massacre is the latest in this series. This time, however, it faces a war that could uproot the 'bleed India' strategy.

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Pahalgam terror attack - Indo-Pak war is part of Pakistan's 'bleed India by a thousand cuts' policy. Who is behind it? The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, is most certainly going to lead to a fifth Indo-Pak war. The attack by Pakistan-based terrorists is the latest instance of Pakistan's military policy of 'bleed India by a thousand cuts'. But what is its origin? Did Zulfikar Ali Bhutto actually say 'bleed India by a thousand cuts?' Though Pakistan's former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto didn't actually say 'bleed India by a thousand cuts' in as many terms, that phrase is often attributed to him unofficially by the architects of Pakistan’s strategic military doctrine. In his 1963 book The Myth of Independence, Bhutto wrote, “Pakistan will wage a relentless struggle against India, exploiting every opportunity to weaken it.” He was advocating a war of attrition aimed at entrapping India in a constant struggle. Bhutto's speech to the United Nations was about waging 'a thousand-year war' with India. The most relevant portion comes from his 22 September 1965 speech. In an address to the United Nations Security Council during the 1965 Indo-Pak War, Bhutto said, “We will wage a war for a thousand years, a war of defence.” He was stressing Pakistan’s resolve to continue fighting India despite military setbacks of the 1965 war, amid India’s advances and the global pressure for a ceasefire. Bhutto is the ideological font of 'bleed India with a thousand cuts' policy It can be said that Bhutto’s remarks and speeches after the Indo-Pak wars of 1965 and 1971 gave the political fuel and ideological ground for this strategy. While it's associated with Bhutto’s rhetoric, it was formalised as policy by General Zia-ul-Haq. Speaking at the Lahore Islamic Summit in 1974, Bhutto again referred to a long-term struggle. “We will fight for our rights and our honour, no matter how long it takes,” he said, while avoiding any calls for terrorism. While Bhutto did not endorse terrorism in as many words, his statements, particularly the 1965 UN speech, are often cited as the conceptual precursor to the "bleed India" strategy, which was indeed all about fomenting terrorism in India. How the 'thousands cuts' policy was turned into a military doctrine Bhutto's speech at the UN was an example of Pakistan's defiance despite defeat, and a vision of sustained resistance to rally his domestic audience. It evolved into the "thousand cuts" doctrine, particularly since Pakistan’s defeat and Bangladesh’s creation after the Indo-Pak war of 1971, also known as the Bangladesh Liberation War. General Asim Munir’s radical agenda: Pakistan’s deep state terror nexus exposed in Pahalgam attack The strategy is essentially about a prolonged conflict, a covert or proxy war with India. Pakistan's spy agency, the Interservices Intelligence of ISI, was the main executioner of the policy. It supported insurgencies in India, particularly in Kashmir and Punjab, and allegedly in the Northeast. 'Bleed India by a thousand cuts' became Pakistan's military-intelligence policy under Zia Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, the military chief turned dictator, translated Bhutto’s vision into covert warfare, making it the doctrinal foundation of the policy. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif refuses to condemn Pahalgam terror attack in his first reaction, repeats Asim Munir's 'jugular vein' remark After its heavy defeat at the hands of India and the split of East Pakistan into Bangladesh after the 1971 war, it became clear to Islamabad that conventional warfare was not feasible. Zia-ul-Haq, who was Pakistan's president from 1978, shaped Bhutto’s rhetoric into the covert strategy of low-intensity warfare. Pakistan used insurgency and terrorism to destabilise India, supporting militant groups to wage proxy wars even as it avoided a direct military confrontation. 'Bleed India by a thousand cuts' doctrine in action: Fomenting terror from Punjab to Kashmir The strategy aimed to exploit India’s diversity by instigating, supporting and aiding separatism, terrorism and instability. In the 1980s, the ISI set up a Punjab cell to arm Sikh militants involved in the Khalistani separatist movement. In the words of former ISI chief Hamid Gul, keeping Punjab destabilised was "equivalent to the Pakistan Army having an extra division at no cost.” Those who received arms from Pakistan include followers of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, the Khalistani leader. Many Khalistani militants were trained by Pakistan in camps in Lahore and Karachi. After the end of the Soviet-Afghan War, Pakistan redirected Mujahideen fighters to Kashmir. Over the years, Pakistan funded, supported, trained and handled several India-focused terror groups. They include Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), which is behind some of the worst terror attacks in India, including the 2008 Mumbai attack and the recent Pahalgam attack of April 22. Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), another terror group backed by Pakistan, was involved in major attacks like the 2001 assault on the Indian Parliament. LeT, led by Hafiz Saeed, who continues to live under Pakistan's protection, is an internationally designated terrorist. JeM, founded by Masood Azhar, have been linked to ISI backing, with its leader roaming openly in Pakistan. Hizbul Mujahideen, another group that was active in Kashmir, received ISI support. Pakistanis against India-Pak war? Imam asks crowd who backs Islamabad against India in viral clip; audience reaction will shock you Pakistan gave these terror groups arms, training, and safe havens. It enabled cross-border infiltrations of the militants and terror attacks to create an impression of sustained unrest and instability in Kashmir. India gave military response to terror attacks, hitting the 'bleed' doctrine The 'bleed India with a thousand cuts' doctrine worked for Pakistan as long as there was no direct military response from India. That changed over time, particularly since the 1999 Kargil War. In that war, Pakistan dressed up its regular army as Kashmiri militants, and India gave a fitting response by repelling the cross-border incursions. Pakistan's expectation that India would not respond militarily to terror strikes was dashed in 2016, when Indian Army entered Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to destroy terror launchpads behind the Uri attack, in what became known as 'surgical strikes'. India again did a surgical strike, this time using its air force in 2019, after the Pulwama terror attack. On the diplomatic front, India exposed Pakistan’s terror sponsor role at the United Nations and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Pahalgam terror attack: Will Pakistan walk the FATF tightrope again? This military and diplomatic pressure started the process of unravelling the 'bleed India' doctrine, making Pakistani commentator Pervez Hoodbhoy bemoan in 2016 that the policy was “in shambles.” The most recent setback to Pakistan - before it revived terror-sponsoring with Pahalgam attack - came in the form of the grey listing of the country by FATF. Pakistan hurriedly jailed or put into house arrest some terror chiefs, in order to show to FATF that it is acting against terror, so that it can come out of the grey list. Being put on that list had hampered Pakistan's ability to get foreign financial assistance to tide over its dire economic situation. The 'bleed India' strategy has been failing, but Pakistan is still trying India’s resilience and global pressure have diminished the impact of the 'bleed India' strategy. But attacks and infiltrations were kept up by Pakistan. The 2025 Pahalgam massacre is the latest in this series. This time, however, it faces a war that could uproot the 'bleed India' strategy.

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Pahalgam terror attack leads to possible Indo-Pak war, but Cyril Radcliffe caused all India-Pakistan conflicts: I watched Chhaava, on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj who fought Aurangzeb, on Netflix, days after the Bollywood film caused calls to dig up and remove the grave of the Mughal emperor, the villain of the piece. Revisionist views of history, seeking revenge for wrongs done three or four centuries ago, were at the heart of such demands. But if one were to indeed revisit history and think about who wronged us in the context of the possible fifth Indo-Pakistan war over the Pahalgam terror attack, then perhaps the story of one man - from just 77 years ago, not centuries - needs to be dug up: Cyril Radcliffe, whose name adorns the Radcliffe Line, the international boundary of India and Pakistan.
Because it is the Radcliffe Line, arguably the most unscientific international boundary ever drawn on a map, that led to the Partition of India, millions of deaths, starvation, massacres, rapes, and the past four Indo-Pak wars. It is the fountainhead of the so-called Kashmir issue. It is important that we, particularly the younger generations, know about the atrocities committed on the subcontinent by the British colonial rulers, of whom Radcliffe was a servant, leaving generations to bear the brunt.
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<h2>Who was Cyril Radcliffe?</h2>
 Cyril John Radcliffe, the 1st Viscount Radcliffe was a British lawyer. Born in 1899, he studied at Haileybury College. He did an honours degree from New College, Oxford in classics, philosophy, and ancient history, the course known as 'literae humaniores'. He was sent from Britain to draw the map because the colonial rulers thought that he would be 'neutral'. For context, his mission came amid Britain's hasty plans to withdraw from colonies like India, as it was drowning under debt due to the ravages of World War II (1939-1945).
<h2>Was Cyril Radcliffe really qualified to draw the India Pakistan boundary? </h2>
Absolutely not, as his career was focused on law, culminating in roles like Law Lord and chairman of public inquiries.&nbsp;He had no expertise in geography or demographics of any place, let alone India.&nbsp;
Cyril Radcliffe had no formal qualifications in cartography or map-making, and mostly relied on census data done in the past by British rulers - which was also neither sufficient nor neutral - to draw the international boundary.
And remember that the concept of census itself a controversial one. There are arguments that, coming from a largely monotheist nation, British colonialists found it difficult to comprehend the ethnic, racial and religious diversity of the colonies, and used the census as a way to govern. Again, some argue that the census itself was part of the larger 'divide and rule' policy of the British.
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Radcliffe was appointed to chair the Boundary Commissions for India&rsquo;s 1947 partition as he was seen to be a neutral figure. The thought at the time appears to have been that, in the middle of demands by both Hindu and Muslim leaders on how to carve Pakistan out of India, someone with no historical baggage could be a better choice.&nbsp;
<h2>How did Radcliffe draw the India-Pakistan map?</h2>
As mentioned, Radcliffe&rsquo;s process heavily relied upon outdated census data, maps, and limited input from the Boundary Commissions for Punjab and Bengal. These commissions had four representatives each, two from the Indian National Congress and two from the Muslim League. It is understood that conflicting agendas of their leaders led to stalling of the boundary drawing. Radcliffe drew the border by merging the census data and previous maps. He simply looked at the district level data for population, and considered only which community was the numerical majority in specific areas. Remember that these were tens of thousands of villages and towns where Hindus, Muslims, Christians and other communities lived side by side for centuries. But the boundary line drawn by Radcliffe cut through real geographical features, even hills, rivers and mountains.&nbsp;
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<h2>Radcliffe had a tough task, a tight deadline, and he chose the easiest way out</h2>
British Viceroy Lord Mountbatten was given around five months to make the transition from British India to independent India. He brought it down to just five weeks, even keeping a 'days to go' calendar behind his desk.
In total, Radcliffe was tasked with dividing some 175,000 square miles with 88 million people based on which religion was numerically the majority.
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He reportedly considered factors like natural boundaries, irrigation systems, and communication lines, but in the end, clearly failed in accounting for everything. The rivers that run through both India and Pakistan is a case in point. But that's something he couldn't have helped.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Radcliffe worked from Shimla, the winter capital of the British, with no time for conducting field surveys on the ground, due to the tight deadline.
<h2>How Radicllife rushed through his decisions</h2>
 There were points in the boundary drawing process where Radcliffe took his own, unilateral decisions amid bickering among political leaders on which part should go to India and which to Pakistan.
The Radcliffe Line was finalised by 9&nbsp;August 1947, just days ahead of the August 15 Independence Day. But a formal announcement of the boundary was made two days later, on 17&nbsp; August, to avoid clashing with independence celebrations.&nbsp;
And that's when all hell broke loose.
<h2>The outcome of Radcliffe Line: World's largest forced migration</h2>
The announcement of the boundary was followed by the actual Partition of India.&nbsp;Hindus living on the other side of this border was given the choice to cross into India. And Muslims had the choice to go to Pakistan. I said 'choice' here, but in actual practice, tens of thousands of villagers had no choice but to leave everything and move to either India or Pakistan, due to fears of attacks from the other community.&nbsp;
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The hasty process of by which Radcliffe drew the international boundary, in essence, triggered the mass migrations and violence of Partition, the largest forced displacement of humans ever, in which millions died.
<h2>Radicliffe had never visited India, and stayed only 35 days to cut a line through the map</h2>
Radcliffe arrived in India on 8 July 1947 and left shortly after submitting his partition map.&nbsp;All in all, he is reported to have spent only 35 days in the country.
He never returned.
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<h2>Did he regret his decision? </h2>
Yes, if we go by the records of his subsequent life. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amid-looming-war-threat-jammu-and-kashmir-school-trains-students-on-survival-evacuation-9037928">Amid looming war threat, Jammu and Kashmir schools train students on survival, evacuation</a>
Radcliffe was reportedly haunted by the partition&rsquo;s consequences.&nbsp;He eventually refused to accept his 40,000 rupees fee for his work in drawing the map that partitioned India, and burned the relevant papers.
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<h2>Is Radcliffe the only person to blame? </h2>
No. Lord Mountbatten, and the leaders of India and what became Pakistan at the time, are equally responsible. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the staunch advocate of two-nation theory was vehement in establishing the Muslim nation of Pakistan, and argued for every inch of land. And Kashmir, where a Hindu king ruled over a Muslim-majority population, was among the most contested.&nbsp;
With the five-week timeframe dictated by Mountbatten&rsquo;s accelerated independence schedule,&nbsp;Radcliffe could not conduct thorough assessments. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pahalgam-terror-attack-privileged-partnership-not-subject-to-says-russia-as-it-calls-for-de-escalation-between-india-and-pakistan-9038966">'Privileged partnership not subject to...' says Russia as it calls for de-escalation between India and Pakistan</a>
 He was mostly reliant on secondary sources, past British census data and non-neutral maps of India. And he put speed over precision.&nbsp;
Radcliffe drew a squiggly line on a map, and reshaped a subcontinent.&nbsp;
&nbsp;And millions suffered, starting from the Partition to the four wars between India and Pakistan.

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Pahalgam terror attack leads to possible Indo-Pak war, but Cyril Radcliffe caused all India-Pakistan conflicts: I watched Chhaava, on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj who fought Aurangzeb, on Netflix, days after the Bollywood film caused calls to dig up and remove the grave of the Mughal emperor, the villain of the piece. Revisionist views of history, seeking revenge for wrongs done three or four centuries ago, were at the heart of such demands. But if one were to indeed revisit history and think about who wronged us in the context of the possible fifth Indo-Pakistan war over the Pahalgam terror attack, then perhaps the story of one man - from just 77 years ago, not centuries - needs to be dug up: Cyril Radcliffe, whose name adorns the Radcliffe Line, the international boundary of India and Pakistan. Because it is the Radcliffe Line, arguably the most unscientific international boundary ever drawn on a map, that led to the Partition of India, millions of deaths, starvation, massacres, rapes, and the past four Indo-Pak wars. It is the fountainhead of the so-called Kashmir issue. It is important that we, particularly the younger generations, know about the atrocities committed on the subcontinent by the British colonial rulers, of whom Radcliffe was a servant, leaving generations to bear the brunt. Who was Cyril Radcliffe? Cyril John Radcliffe, the 1st Viscount Radcliffe was a British lawyer. Born in 1899, he studied at Haileybury College. He did an honours degree from New College, Oxford in classics, philosophy, and ancient history, the course known as 'literae humaniores'. He was sent from Britain to draw the map because the colonial rulers thought that he would be 'neutral'. For context, his mission came amid Britain's hasty plans to withdraw from colonies like India, as it was drowning under debt due to the ravages of World War II (1939-1945). Was Cyril Radcliffe really qualified to draw the India Pakistan boundary? Absolutely not, as his career was focused on law, culminating in roles like Law Lord and chairman of public inquiries. He had no expertise in geography or demographics of any place, let alone India. Cyril Radcliffe had no formal qualifications in cartography or map-making, and mostly relied on census data done in the past by British rulers - which was also neither sufficient nor neutral - to draw the international boundary. And remember that the concept of census itself a controversial one. There are arguments that, coming from a largely monotheist nation, British colonialists found it difficult to comprehend the ethnic, racial and religious diversity of the colonies, and used the census as a way to govern. Again, some argue that the census itself was part of the larger 'divide and rule' policy of the British. How did Radcliffe become the man who made the international border of India and Pakistan? Radcliffe was appointed to chair the Boundary Commissions for India’s 1947 partition as he was seen to be a neutral figure. The thought at the time appears to have been that, in the middle of demands by both Hindu and Muslim leaders on how to carve Pakistan out of India, someone with no historical baggage could be a better choice. How did Radcliffe draw the India-Pakistan map? As mentioned, Radcliffe’s process heavily relied upon outdated census data, maps, and limited input from the Boundary Commissions for Punjab and Bengal. These commissions had four representatives each, two from the Indian National Congress and two from the Muslim League. It is understood that conflicting agendas of their leaders led to stalling of the boundary drawing. Radcliffe drew the border by merging the census data and previous maps. He simply looked at the district level data for population, and considered only which community was the numerical majority in specific areas. Remember that these were tens of thousands of villages and towns where Hindus, Muslims, Christians and other communities lived side by side for centuries. But the boundary line drawn by Radcliffe cut through real geographical features, even hills, rivers and mountains. Radcliffe had a tough task, a tight deadline, and he chose the easiest way out British Viceroy Lord Mountbatten was given around five months to make the transition from British India to independent India. He brought it down to just five weeks, even keeping a 'days to go' calendar behind his desk. In total, Radcliffe was tasked with dividing some 175,000 square miles with 88 million people based on which religion was numerically the majority. 'If they call us...': Women Home Guards who served during 1971 Indo-Pak war 'ready to serve again' amid rising tensions post Pahalgam He reportedly considered factors like natural boundaries, irrigation systems, and communication lines, but in the end, clearly failed in accounting for everything. The rivers that run through both India and Pakistan is a case in point. But that's something he couldn't have helped. Radcliffe worked from Shimla, the winter capital of the British, with no time for conducting field surveys on the ground, due to the tight deadline. How Radicllife rushed through his decisions There were points in the boundary drawing process where Radcliffe took his own, unilateral decisions amid bickering among political leaders on which part should go to India and which to Pakistan. The Radcliffe Line was finalised by 9 August 1947, just days ahead of the August 15 Independence Day. But a formal announcement of the boundary was made two days later, on 17 August, to avoid clashing with independence celebrations. And that's when all hell broke loose. The outcome of Radcliffe Line: World's largest forced migration The announcement of the boundary was followed by the actual Partition of India. Hindus living on the other side of this border was given the choice to cross into India. And Muslims had the choice to go to Pakistan. I said 'choice' here, but in actual practice, tens of thousands of villagers had no choice but to leave everything and move to either India or Pakistan, due to fears of attacks from the other community. 'Was LeT involved or not?’: Pakistan faces tough questions at UNSC meeting over Pahalgam attack, council denies ‘false flag’ narrative The hasty process of by which Radcliffe drew the international boundary, in essence, triggered the mass migrations and violence of Partition, the largest forced displacement of humans ever, in which millions died. Radicliffe had never visited India, and stayed only 35 days to cut a line through the map Radcliffe arrived in India on 8 July 1947 and left shortly after submitting his partition map. All in all, he is reported to have spent only 35 days in the country. He never returned. Did he regret his decision? Yes, if we go by the records of his subsequent life. Amid looming war threat, Jammu and Kashmir schools train students on survival, evacuation Radcliffe was reportedly haunted by the partition’s consequences. He eventually refused to accept his 40,000 rupees fee for his work in drawing the map that partitioned India, and burned the relevant papers. Is Radcliffe the only person to blame? No. Lord Mountbatten, and the leaders of India and what became Pakistan at the time, are equally responsible. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the staunch advocate of two-nation theory was vehement in establishing the Muslim nation of Pakistan, and argued for every inch of land. And Kashmir, where a Hindu king ruled over a Muslim-majority population, was among the most contested. With the five-week timeframe dictated by Mountbatten’s accelerated independence schedule, Radcliffe could not conduct thorough assessments. 'Privileged partnership not subject to...' says Russia as it calls for de-escalation between India and Pakistan He was mostly reliant on secondary sources, past British census data and non-neutral maps of India. And he put speed over precision. Radcliffe drew a squiggly line on a map, and reshaped a subcontinent. And millions suffered, starting from the Partition to the four wars between India and Pakistan.

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The United Nations Security Council held closed-door consultations amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan over the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 people, this came just hours after the UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the neighboring countries to exercise maximum restraint to avoid further deterioration of geopolitical stability.

UN chief warns India-Pak military conflict could 'spin out of control'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and extended his condolences to the families of the victims while expressing his deep concern over rising tensions between India and Pakistan and urged both nations to avoid escalation.
Weeks after the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Pahalgam, the United Nations secretary general said, &ldquo;I understand the raw feelings following the awful terror attack in Pahalgam on 22 April. I once again strongly condemn that attack and extend my condolences to the families of the victims.&rdquo;&nbsp; Highlighting that war is not the answer, he said that a military solution is no solution and added that his office was available to assist both countries &ldquo;in the service of peace.&rdquo; Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amid-looming-war-threat-jammu-and-kashmir-school-trains-students-on-survival-evacuation-9037928" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amid looming war threat, Jammu and Kashmir schools train students on survival, evacuation</a>
&ldquo;It is also essential&mdash;especially at this critical hour&mdash;to avoid a military confrontation that could easily spin out of control,&rdquo; he said.
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VIDEO | Pahalgam terror attack: United Nations General Secretary Ant&oacute;nio Guterres (<a href="https://twitter.com/antonioguterres?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@antonioguterres</a>) says, "Tensions between India and Pakistan are at the highest in years. I deeply respect and I am profoundly grateful to the government and people of both countries and their&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/OFtWmBXMvn">pic.twitter.com/OFtWmBXMvn</a>
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&ldquo;Now is the time for maximum restraint and stepping back from the brink. Make no mistake: A military solution is no solution,&rdquo; the UN secretary-general added.
&ldquo;Tensions between India and Pakistan are at their highest in years. I deeply respect and am profoundly grateful to the government and people of both countries and their significant contribution to United Nations Peacekeeping, and so it pains me to see the relationship reach a boiling point... I once again strongly condemn that (Pahalgam) attack and extend condolences to the families of the victims. Targeting civilians is unacceptable, and those responsible must be brought to justice through credible, lawful means.&rdquo;
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-you-all-desire-will-happen-assures-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-on-pahalgam-retaliation-9032695" rel="noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;What you all desire will happen,&rsquo; assures defence minister Rajnath Singh on Pahalgam retaliation</a> &ldquo;The United Nations stands ready to support any initiative that promotes de-escalation, diplomacy, and a renewed commitment to peace,&rdquo; he said. The April 22 attack, which claimed 26 lives, most of them tourists, was carried out by Pakistan-backed terrorists in Pahalgam.
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The attack triggered one of the most serious spikes in India-Pakistan tensions in recent years. In response, India suspended the long-standing Indus Waters Treaty for the first time in history. Pakistan retaliated by announcing the suspension of the Shimla Agreement, further escalating the diplomatic standoff.

World | India News | Pakistan: Highlighting that war is not the answer, Guterres said that a military solution is no solution and added that his office was available to assist both countries “in the service of peace”.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and extended his condolences to the families of the victims while expressing his deep concern over rising tensions between India and Pakistan and urged both nations to avoid escalation. Weeks after the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, the United Nations secretary general said, “I understand the raw feelings following the awful terror attack in Pahalgam on 22 April. I once again strongly condemn that attack and extend my condolences to the families of the victims.” Highlighting that war is not the answer, he said that a military solution is no solution and added that his office was available to assist both countries “in the service of peace.” Also Read | Amid looming war threat, Jammu and Kashmir schools train students on survival, evacuation “It is also essential—especially at this critical hour—to avoid a military confrontation that could easily spin out of control,” he said. VIDEO | Pahalgam terror attack: United Nations General Secretary António Guterres (@antonioguterres) says, "Tensions between India and Pakistan are at the highest in years. I deeply respect and I am profoundly grateful to the government and people of both countries and their… pic.twitter.com/OFtWmBXMvn — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 5, 2025 “Now is the time for maximum restraint and stepping back from the brink. Make no mistake: A military solution is no solution,” the UN secretary-general added. “Tensions between India and Pakistan are at their highest in years. I deeply respect and am profoundly grateful to the government and people of both countries and their significant contribution to United Nations Peacekeeping, and so it pains me to see the relationship reach a boiling point... I once again strongly condemn that (Pahalgam) attack and extend condolences to the families of the victims. Targeting civilians is unacceptable, and those responsible must be brought to justice through credible, lawful means.” Also Read | ‘What you all desire will happen,’ assures defence minister Rajnath Singh on Pahalgam retaliation “The United Nations stands ready to support any initiative that promotes de-escalation, diplomacy, and a renewed commitment to peace,” he said. The April 22 attack, which claimed 26 lives, most of them tourists, was carried out by Pakistan-backed terrorists in Pahalgam. Also Read | ‘Pakistan a failed state, Gen Munir’s remarks nonsensical’: Oppn leader Asaduddin Owaisi The attack triggered one of the most serious spikes in India-Pakistan tensions in recent years. In response, India suspended the long-standing Indus Waters Treaty for the first time in history. Pakistan retaliated by announcing the suspension of the Shimla Agreement, further escalating the diplomatic standoff.

‘Time for maximum restraint’: UN chief condemns Pahalgam attack, offers help to ease India-Pakistan tensions

Militant attacks have become routine in Pakistan in recent years. Relentless campaigns by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in particular, have left the country’s security forces in a state of paralysis, unable to effectively respond to the deteriorating security situation. Watch to know more!

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#Gravitas Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has denied that the country had any link with the Pahalgam Terror Attack. During the 1999 Kargil War, Pakistan's then-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reportedly only came to know about the incursion after he confronted General Pervez Musharraf.

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#Gravitas UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has urged "maximum restraint" amid tensions between India and Pakistan.

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India has stopped the flow of water from the Chenab river to the Baglihar and Salal Dam following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty as a diplomatic offensive against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terrorist attacks. Watch this report to know more!

India-Pak Tensions: Chenab River Water Flow Reduced From Baglihar And Salal Dams

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