NEW DELHI(The COW News digital) Questions surrounding the April 2025 Pahalgam attack and allegations of a possible political motive have resurfaced after Indian journalist Ajai Shukla reportedly raised claims about the Indian government’s alleged role in the incident.
According to the claims attributed to Shukla, the attack may have served political and strategic interests linked to the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The allegations also suggest that the incident was used to strengthen an anti-Pakistan narrative following the deadly attack in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
However, these allegations remain disputed and have not been independently established as facts.
The Pahalgam attack, which targeted tourists in the Kashmir region, triggered strong reactions across India and significantly escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. New Delhi subsequently accused Pakistan-based elements of involvement, while Islamabad rejected the allegations and called for credible evidence.
Shukla has reportedly argued that questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident should be examined more closely. He is also cited as alleging that domestic political and commercial interests may have played a role in the government’s handling of the episode.
The claims have also been linked to statements by other critics of the Modi government. Former Gujarat politician Shankersinh Vaghela has previously raised allegations concerning the government’s conduct in relation to major security incidents. Critics in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir have likewise questioned the official narrative surrounding the Pahalgam attack.
Other Indian figures have also expressed criticism of the government’s response. Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik had previously made serious allegations against the central government concerning security and political matters, while other political voices have demanded greater transparency over the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Indian security analyst Ajai Sahni has also reportedly discussed the incident in the context of broader security and political developments, although interpretations of the attack differ sharply among analysts and political groups.
The allegations have gained attention amid continuing debate over the Pahalgam incident, the subsequent deterioration in India-Pakistan relations and the use of national security issues in domestic politics.
No publicly established evidence cited in the available material conclusively proves that the Indian government orchestrated the attack as a false-flag operation. The claims therefore remain allegations requiring independent verification and credible documentary evidence.
The controversy highlights the continuing political sensitivity surrounding the Pahalgam attack and the competing narratives presented by India, Pakistan and political critics within the region.
