By Mahboob Ahmed, Chairman, Exo Group of Companies, Portugal
Allegations against India’s involvement in regional and international terrorism are intensifying, as both Pakistani authorities and international observers raise serious concerns about the country’s covert operations. Accusations focus on India’s alleged support for militant groups in Pakistan, its suspected role in false flag operations, and its growing network of foreign interference in the West.
Pakistan has long maintained that India’s intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), is actively engaged in destabilizing the country, particularly in regions such as Balochistan, Karachi, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These allegations gained traction following the 2016 arrest of Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav, who was accused of espionage and terrorism-related activities on Pakistani soil. Jadhav’s arrest was cited by Pakistani officials as a key example of Indian-sponsored subversion.
Pakistan has since submitted multiple dossiers to international bodies, including the United Nations, detailing what it describes as irrefutable evidence of Indian state-sponsored terrorism. Despite these submissions, India has yet to offer a transparent denial or allow an independent inquiry into the claims.
Alleged Indian interference is not confined to South Asia. Intelligence findings and police investigations in countries such as Canada and several European states suggest a broader, more coordinated campaign of covert influence and disinformation.
In a significant revelation, Canadian law enforcement recently uncovered a terror network allegedly supported by Indian state entities. Assistant Commissioner Brigitte Gauvin confirmed links between the criminal Bishnoi gang and an Indian government agency. The gang is believed to have targeted pro-Khalistan Sikh activists in Canada, raising alarm over the safety of minority communities, especially within the diaspora.
Canadian officials have committed to a thorough investigation into what they describe as a serious breach of national sovereignty and public safety.
India has also been accused of conducting false flag operations—attacks orchestrated by one party and blamed on another. High-profile incidents like the Pulwama bombing in 2019 and the Pathankot airbase attack in 2016 have faced scrutiny from international analysts and former officials. Some claim these events may have been manipulated, or even staged, by Indian intelligence to malign Pakistan and justify aggressive military or diplomatic responses.
Such strategies, if substantiated, not only distort international perceptions but also escalate tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbors, posing grave risks to regional and global security.
The international community has a moral and legal responsibility to examine these allegations with urgency and impartiality. If verified, India’s actions would constitute serious violations of international law, including the sovereignty of states and the prohibition of cross-border terrorism.
