Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has again invoked controversy by celebrating dead terrorists and upholding cross-border terrorism in Kashmir as a “legitimate struggle.” While speaking to cadets at the Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi, Munir reiterated Islamabad’s stance on Jammu & Kashmir while blaming India for escalating regional tensions.
Pakistan, despite serious provocations, has acted with maturity and restraint, and showed its commitment to the peace and stability of the region, and that has resulted in Pakistan emerging as a net regional stabilizer,” Munir stated.
Asim Munir Labeled Kashmir as “Jugular Vein” of Pakistan
Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s demand for a “peaceful and just solution” to the Kashmir conflict, citing United Nations resolutions and the “aspirations of the people of Kashmir.
His words reflect previous provocative statements at the Overseas Pakistani Convention in Islamabad last April. There, he had stated, “Our stance is absolutely clear, it was our jugular vein, it will be our jugular vein, we will not forget it. We will not leave our Kashmiri brothers in their heroic struggle.”
These words have come under fire again, as it seems that they are justifying terrorism in the name of political struggle.
India Retaliated with Exactness: Operation Sindoor
India responded with precision to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians by initiating Operation Sindoor, a precise military operation against terror infrastructure within Pakistani borders.
Operation Sindoor allegedly had three goals—military, political, and psychological—and all were met with great precision. Indian forces neutralized over 100 terrorists, including high-profile figures like Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, and Mudasir Ahmed, without causing any civilian casualties.
Sophisticated Weapons Employed in Cross-Border Attacks
The Indian military showcased technological superiority in the course of Operation Sindoor, fielding SCALP cruise missiles, laser-guided bombs, and armed drones.
Apart from eliminating high-value targets, the operation also sent a powerful message about India’s capability and determination to protect its sovereignty and people.
Munir’s remarks have raised international criticism of Pakistan’s double game—appearing to support peace in public while promoting terrorist operations in Kashmir.
Indian authorities have consistently condemned Islamabad’s terrorism support, urging that such terminologies only undermine regional stability.