Pahalgam Terror Attack: Plot hatched in Pakistan’s Rawalakot, claims source; Defence Minister denies role

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Intelligence sources have revealed that the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which killed 26 and injured 13, was allegedly planned in Rawalakot, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This new revelation adds weight to claims of Pakistan’s involvement in the meticulously executed assault.Despite the emerging evidence, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif denied any link to the incident. Speaking to a Pakistani news channel, Asif claimed, “We have nothing to do with this attack. We reject terrorism in all forms.” He went further, controversially alleging that the attack may have been orchestrated from within India, citing internal dissent and unrest across regions like Nagaland, Manipur, and Kashmir.Asif accused the Indian government of oppressing its people and suppressing their rights, suggesting that the violence was a reaction to internal policies. His statements have sparked outrage, especially amid ongoing investigations that point toward cross-border coordination and a premeditated infiltration route via the Pir Panjal range.The Indian government and security agencies have strongly refuted Pakistan’s claims, maintaining that the attack was carried out by foreign-trained terrorists with external support.