Controversial Statement Stuns Diplomats
In a move that has sparked widespread condemnation, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar referred to the terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack as “freedom fighters.” The statement was made during a press briefing in Islamabad, just days after the horrific attack that claimed over two dozen lives, including civilians and tourists.
🇮🇳 India Strongly Condemns the Statement
The Government of India issued an immediate and strong response, condemning Dar’s remarks as “irresponsible and provocative.” The Ministry of External Affairs labeled the statement as an open glorification of terrorism, warning that such positions would only worsen bilateral relations and further destabilize regional peace.
🔥 Global Community Reacts
International observers have expressed concern over Pakistan’s official narrative. Many see Ishaq Dar’s comments as a dangerous endorsement of violence, especially following the brutal attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where innocent civilians were selectively targeted based on religion.
🎙️ Dar Justifies the Attack
In his statement, Ishaq Dar claimed the attackers were “freedom fighters reacting to years of oppression.” The language used has been widely criticized for attempting to justify a massacre. He also refused to accept that the attackers had links with Pakistani terror groups, instead blaming the violence on “internal unrest in India.”
🔒 India Ramps Up Diplomatic Pressure
Following the remarks, India is expected to raise the issue at international forums, urging global powers to hold Pakistan accountable for harboring and defending terrorism. Diplomatic sources indicate that several Indian missions abroad have been instructed to brief host nations on Dar’s statement.
⚖️ Demand for International Sanctions
Security experts and former diplomats in India have called for economic and political sanctions on Pakistan. “This is not just a matter of a statement — it’s an attempt to legitimize terror,” said a former Indian envoy. The government may push for blacklisting Pakistan in various international watchdog forums.
💔 Victims’ Families Express Shock
Families of the victims of the Pahalgam attack reacted emotionally to the statement. “Calling the murderers of our children ‘freedom fighters’ is a cruel insult,” said the father of a slain tourist. Public anger across the country continues to rise, with citizens demanding strong retaliatory action.
🚫 Calls for Global Condemnation
India has urged the United Nations and allied nations to issue a strong rebuke to Pakistan’s official stance. A senior Indian official stated, “This cannot go unanswered. If the world is truly united against terror, this is the moment to act.”
