In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India’s major military retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists and a local horse rider, a powerful voice of support has emerged from an unexpected corner—a Pakistani Hindu influencer named Abhay S. In a viral Instagram reel titled “Pakistani take on India strike”, Abhay openly backed India’s decisive action, calling it a justified response to terror.
“I am Pakistani and I will say it straight. India had every right to hit back,” Abhay said in the video posted to his Instagram handle.
“That’s Not War, That’s Justice”
Referring to the backlash India faced following the airstrikes, Abhay accused critics of double standards. “First, you attack their people, and when they respond, suddenly it’s all about peace, human rights. But where was that same energy when 26 innocent lives were lost?” he questioned.
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Acknowledging the general disdain for war on both sides, Abhay pointed to deeper issues. “Yes, no one prefers war. Neither India nor Pakistan. But when you start breeding terrorism, don’t act surprised when it comes back your way,” he added.
He firmly labelled India’s Operation Sindoor as an act of justice, not aggression. “India never started this. They just responded. And to me, that is not an act of war. That is just justice,” he stated.
‘Easy to Preach Peace When It’s Not Your People Getting Killed’
Abhay’s video resonated widely on social media, especially for his concluding line: “It’s easy to preach peace when it’s not your people getting killed.” In a bold show of solidarity, he ended the post with the words “Jai Hind.”
India’s Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, targeted nine terror camps run by Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Reports suggest several Pakistani officials attended the funerals of terrorists neutralised during the operation, underscoring the stakes involved.
Abhay’s unapologetic support has added a unique layer to the conversation around the operation, offering a rare voice of cross-border solidarity from within Pakistan’s own community.
