Pakistan’s Allegations Against India in the Jaffar Express Hijacking Case
Jai Hind friends! Today, we are going to discuss Pakistan’s recent allegations against India regarding the hijacking of the Jaffar Express. Pakistan’s military and media have openly blamed India for this incident, despite the fact that the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has already claimed responsibility.
The Jaffar Express Hijacking: What Really Happened?
The Jaffar Express hijacking was a significant incident that resulted in heavy casualties for Pakistan’s security forces. Reports suggest that the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) carried out the attack, targeting Pakistani military personnel. Although Pakistan officially reported 27 casualties, intelligence sources indicate that the actual death toll could be much higher, with estimates ranging from 80 to 100 ISI and military personnel.
Despite BLA’s clear claim of responsibility, Pakistan’s Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) has accused India of sponsoring the attack. This baseless accusation has been strongly denied by India.
India’s Strong Response
India has firmly rejected Pakistan’s allegations, stating that instead of blaming others, Pakistan should introspect and address its internal issues. India’s official response emphasized:
“We strongly reject the baseless allegations made by Pakistan. The world knows where the epicenter of global terrorism is. Pakistan should look inward instead of shifting blame for its internal failures onto others.”
India’s response highlights that Pakistan has a history of using false narratives to deflect attention from its internal conflicts, particularly its long-standing human rights violations in Balochistan.
Why is Pakistan Targeting India?
Pakistan is facing multiple crises:
- Political Unrest – Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s imprisonment has led to widespread public dissatisfaction. Many Pakistanis believe that their military establishment played a key role in his downfall.
- Balochistan Rebellion – The Balochistan Liberation Army is becoming stronger, and attacks against Pakistani security forces are increasing.
- International Scrutiny – The world is becoming more aware of Pakistan’s oppression in Balochistan. By blaming India, Pakistan is trying to shift global attention away from its own failures.
Pakistan has even tried to blame Afghanistan’s Taliban government for the incident, but the Taliban has categorically denied any involvement.
The Role of Indian Media in Exposing the Truth
Pakistan is also unhappy with how Indian media has covered the Jaffar Express incident. Western media largely ignored the event, likely because it would have exposed Pakistan’s human rights violations in Balochistan. However, Indian media extensively covered the attack, revealing Pakistan’s atrocities and failures.
Pakistan now claims that India is