Amjad Ayub Mirza, a well-known political analyst from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), has issued a strong statement in support of India’s counter-terrorism operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor.
Launched by the Indian Armed Forces on May 7, the operation targeted multiple terror infrastructure sites across Pakistan and PoJK in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 Indian tourists.
Mirza emphasized that the threat from across the border is far from neutralised. He stated that while India had successfully identified several terrorist training camps in PoJK, the camps had not been dismantled. Instead, they were simply relocated.
“The terrorists have been moved from places like Muzaffarabad, Leepa Valley, and other known sites. These camps are very much active — just shifted, not shut,” he said.
Mirza accused Pakistan of consistently using PoJK — which he stressed is Indian territory — to wage a prolonged proxy war against India. “Pakistan will keep using PoJK and Gilgit-Baltistan against India until these areas are reintegrated into the Indian Union,” he declared.
He further cited recent signs of military escalation in the region, including reports of civilian evacuations near the Line of Control (LoC) and the positioning of heavy weaponry, indicating preparations for continued hostilities. According to Mirza, the root of the Kashmir conflict lies in Pakistan’s 1947 invasion of Jammu and Kashmir, which he described as the beginning of decades of violence.
“Pakistan turned a peaceful and secure Jammu and Kashmir into a war zone. Over one lakh Kashmiri Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims were massacred. Since then, they've used terror groups like JKLF and Jaish-e-Mohammed, backed by the ISI, to continue their violent campaign,” he said.
Holding Pakistan directly responsible for the genocide and forced exodus of Kashmiri Pandits, Mirza called the events a calculated and deliberate effort rather than a spontaneous uprising. “The JKLF showed the terrorists the way, and Pakistan provided them support. This is engineered terror, not an indigenous movement,” he explained.
Mirza also criticised Pakistan’s continued influence in the Kashmir Valley, particularly through its backing of separatist groups.
“Hurriyat exists because of Pakistan. The violence in Kashmir will not end until Pakistan's destabilising influence is eliminated.”
He went on to praise the Indian government for its developmental efforts in Jammu and Kashmir, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government had transformed the region through investment and infrastructure projects. “From the iconic Chenab Bridge to the G20 event in Srinagar and smart city initiatives, the region is progressing — something Pakistan wants to sabotage,” he stated.
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Mirza accused Pakistan of waging a propaganda war aimed at destabilising life in Kashmir. “They want to keep Kashmir on hartal calendars so locals can't earn a livelihood, creating fertile ground for radicalisation while blaming India for the unrest.”
Confirming India's air and ground strikes under Operation Sindoor, Mirza revealed that the Indian Armed Forces had successfully hit nine terror-linked sites across key locations in Pakistan, including Karachi, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and Bahawalpur. However, he warned that the deeper problem remains unresolved.
“But as long as Pakistan exists in its current form, terrorism in Kashmir won't stop. These terrorists have only been shifted and will return again.” Calling for a fundamental shift in India’s approach, Mirza concluded: “It’s time to revisit India’s Pakistan policy. This cycle of bloodshed, propaganda, and false promises must end.”
Operation Sindoor marks a bold and proactive step by India in addressing cross-border terrorism, but voices like Mirza's warn that dismantling terror networks requires continued vigilance and a strategic overhaul of regional policy.
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