Pakistan rejects Indian claims by India’s Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the killing of three alleged Pakistani militants involved in the April 22, 2025, attack on Hindu tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region, where 26 civilians were killed.
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Shah stated in parliament on July 29, 2025, that the militants, killed in a forest gun battle near Srinagar, were responsible for the attack, citing evidence like Pakistani voter IDs and forensic tests linking their rifles to the incident. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry called these claims baseless, questioning their credibility and timing, noting the deaths coincided with a parliamentary debate.
The ministry emphasized Pakistan’s call for an independent investigation into the attack, which India declined, opting instead for military strikes in May 2025 targeting what New Delhi called “terrorist infrastructure” in Pakistan. These actions led to four days of intense clashes, with Pakistan reporting civilian casualties and denying any militant involvement. Posts on X reflect skepticism about India’s narrative, with some users suggesting the claims serve political motives. The ongoing dispute over Kashmir, claimed by both nations, continues to fuel tensions, with Pakistan advocating for dialogue and peace while rejecting India’s accusations of supporting separatists.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, July 31st, 2025
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