In an interview with foreign media, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar connected the fanaticism of Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, to the Pahalgam attack. The Foreign Minister stated that Pakistan's military chief is driven by an extreme religious perspective. He noted that the slaughter of 26 people in Pahalgam on religious grounds aligns with these views.
On a six-day visit to Europe, including the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany, Foreign Minister Jaishankar discussed the India-Pakistan conflict and subsequent ceasefire during an interview with the Netherlands' national broadcaster, NOS.
While speaking about Asim Munir, the Foreign Minister remarked, 'Firstly, you must grasp the crux of the matter. It all began with a brutal terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 tourists were killed in front of their families after being questioned about their religion—targeted deliberately to harm the state's tourism and incite religious discord.'
He further elaborated, 'Religion was a factor in this attack. To comprehend the situation, you must recognize that Pakistan’s leadership, especially their army chief, is driven by intense religious ideologies. Consequently, there’s a link between their beliefs and actions.'
Pahalgam Attack Preceded by Inciting Remarks from Pakistan’s Jihadi General
Prior to the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir (now designated as a Field Marshal), incited inflammatory rhetoric by referring to Kashmir as a
