“Aap chor ko bologe ki probe kijiye?” says Misri on Pak’s offer to probe Pahalgam attack
In a scathing rebuke to Pakistan’s offer to conduct an international probe into the Pahalgam attack, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, “Aap chor ko kya bologe ki investigation kijiye?” (Will you ask a thief to probe a crime?) during his interaction with the all-party delegations formed after Operation Sindoor. This remark has sent shockwaves across the political spectrum, with many hailing Misri’s sharp wit and others calling for a more diplomatic approach.
The Pahalgam attack, which took place on May 12, 2022, was a gruesome and heinous act of terrorism that left several innocent lives lost. The attack was claimed by Pakistan-based terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), which has a long history of carrying out attacks in India. In the aftermath of the attack, Pakistan extended an offer to conduct an international probe into the incident, which was met with skepticism and outrage from the Indian government and public.
Pakistan’s offer to conduct an international probe was seen as an attempt to deflect attention from its own role in sponsoring terrorism in India. Misri’s response, therefore, was a clear reflection of India’s skepticism towards Pakistan’s intentions. By saying “Aap chor ko kya bologe ki investigation kijiye?”, Misri was highlighting the absurdity of asking a country that has a history of sponsoring terrorism to investigate its own role in the attack.
This remark was not an isolated incident. Misri also reportedly said that all terror incidents in India were linked to Pakistan. This statement has been widely corroborated by intelligence agencies and security experts, who have long pointed out the links between Pakistan-based terrorist organizations and attacks in India.
The Pahalgam attack was not an isolated incident. In recent years, India has faced numerous terror attacks, including the Pulwama attack in 2019, which killed over 40 personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). These attacks have been widely attributed to Pakistan-based terrorist organizations, which have received support and funding from the Pakistani government.
Pakistan’s role in sponsoring terrorism in India has been well-documented. In 2019, the Indian government released a dossier detailing Pakistan’s role in sponsoring terrorism in India, which included evidence of Pakistan’s involvement in the Pulwama attack. The dossier also highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to radicalize and recruit Indian youth to carry out terrorist attacks in India.
Pakistan’s denial of involvement in terror attacks in India has been widely disbelieved by experts and security analysts. In 2019, the US State Department designated Jaish-e-Mohammed as a foreign terrorist organization, citing its involvement in terrorist attacks in India. The UN Security Council has also designated JeM as a terrorist organization.
In light of this evidence, it is clear that Pakistan’s offer to conduct an international probe into the Pahalgam attack was an attempt to deflect attention from its own role in sponsoring terrorism in India. Misri’s response, therefore, was a clear reflection of India’s skepticism towards Pakistan’s intentions.
The Pahalgam attack has once again highlighted the need for a strong and coordinated response to terrorism in India. The Indian government has taken several steps to strengthen its counter-terrorism efforts, including the establishment of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and the creation of a new terrorist financing tracking centre.
However, more needs to be done to effectively combat terrorism in India. This includes strengthening intelligence gathering and sharing, enhancing cooperation with international partners, and addressing the root causes of terrorism, including poverty, unemployment, and social exclusion.
In conclusion, Misri’s response to Pakistan’s offer to conduct an international probe into the Pahalgam attack was a clear reflection of India’s skepticism towards Pakistan’s intentions. The Pahalgam attack was a heinous act of terrorism that highlights the need for a strong and coordinated response to terrorism in India. India must continue to work with international partners to combat terrorism and hold Pakistan accountable for its role in sponsoring terrorism in India.
