Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:19am on 29 Jun 2025,Sunday India Global
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has defended militant actions in Kashmir, arguing that what India labels “terrorism” is actually a legitimate struggle under international law. In a high‑profile speech at the Pakistan Naval Academy, he described Kashmir as Pakistan’s “jugular vein” and insisted Hindus and Muslims are fundamentally separate reviving the two‑nation theory. His statements preceded the Pahalgam massacre on April 22, carried out by TRF, a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, which killed 26 civilians. Indian intelligence flags Munir’s rhetoric as a possible catalyst. Tensions escalated: India launched “Operation Sindoor” in retaliation on May 7, and Pakistan vowed to respond. Analysts warn his hardline posture amplified through military-intelligence influence risks deeper India–Pakistan conflict. (PC: India Today)
