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In a bold statement, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed India’s stance on combating terrorism emanating from across the border, particularly in Pakistan. His declaration came in response to recent reports suggesting Indian involvement in targeted killings of terrorists operating in Pakistan.
“If they run away to Pakistan, we will enter Pakistan to kill them,” Singh asserted during an interview with CNN-News18, addressing concerns raised by the aforementioned report. He emphasized India’s commitment to maintaining peaceful relations with its neighbors but stressed that those engaging in terrorist activities would not be spared.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have long been strained, notably escalating after the 2019 Pulwama attack, where Jaish-e-Mohammed, a Pakistan-based terrorist group, claimed responsibility for the deaths of 40 Indian paramilitary personnel. This incident prompted India to retaliate with an airstrike on a terrorist base in Pakistan.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs swiftly refuted allegations of involvement in targeted assassinations in Pakistan, labeling them as “false and malicious anti-India propaganda.” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had previously clarified that such actions were not part of India’s government policy.
However, a report by The Guardian alleges Indian intelligence agency RAW’s role in the targeted killings of terrorists in Pakistan, citing insights from Indian and Pakistani officials. The report suggests a shift in India’s strategy post-Pulwama attack, drawing inspiration from agencies like Israel’s Mossad and Russia’s KGB.
The Guardian’s report highlights the mysterious deaths of several Pakistani terrorists featured on India’s most wanted list, including Sheikh Jameel-ur-Rehman of the United Jihad Council (UJC). These incidents, coupled with documented fatalities in Pakistan since 2020, have raised concerns about the efficacy and ethics of such covert operations.
While India accuses Pakistan of harboring terrorists and perpetuating violence in the region, Pakistan has denied involvement in these incidents and has shown reluctance to investigate the deaths of individuals residing within its borders.
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