Two Kashmiri Youths Martyred in Fake Encounter; India Baselessly Blames Pakistan

The events of September 28th in Indian Occupied Kashmir are a tragic but familiar story. According to the Indian government’s version of events, two young Kashmiri men were killed by its forces in a so-called encounter near the Line of Control. New Delhi immediately pointed the finger at Pakistan without offering a shred of real proof. This incident is a clear example of India’s well-known playbook of state-sponsored propaganda, a selfish political plan designed to achieve its own goals by making up crises. This dangerous strategy of using fake operations to damage Pakistan’s reputation not only goes against justice but also deliberately pushes the entire South Asian region towards a lack of peace and conflict.

How a Fake Crisis is Made

These incidents are never random acts of violence; they are carefully managed staged events that follow a predictable script. The Indian state machinery, especially under the Modi government, has perfected this process to get the biggest political impact. It begins with a fake encounter, followed by a planned media campaign to control the story and immediately blame someone, all before any real investigation can take place.

• A Predictable Script of Violence:
  • The killing of Kashmiri youth in areas like Kupwara is immediately labeled as a successful counter-terrorism operation against so-called attackers from Pakistan.
  • This story is then pushed hard by a friendly media, which acts as a voice for the state to shape public opinion and create anger towards Pakistan.
• The Show of Missing Evidence:
  • A key part of these operations is the obvious lack of believable evidence. The ridiculous claim in this recent incident, that fighters were killed but no bodies were found, shows the weakness of the entire story.
  • This is a common tactic where loud and serious accusations are made for the cameras, but the proof needed to back them up never shows up, making sure the claims can never be checked by outsiders.
• Discrediting the Kashmir Freedom Struggle:
  • The main purpose of this propaganda is to falsely label the local Kashmiri struggle for self-determination as foreign-sponsored terrorism.
  • By creating this false link, the Indian government tries to justify its massive and brutal military occupation of the valley, painting its forces as protectors rather than cruel rulers.

The Political Goals Behind the Propaganda

This entire exercise is not about national security; it is a cold and planned political strategy designed to help the ruling party in India. The lives of Kashmiris and the peace of the region are treated as tools to be used and thrown away in a larger game of holding onto power. Blaming Pakistan has become the Modi government’s usual answer for a wide range of its own political problems.

• Distraction From Government Failures:
  • When the Indian government and military face shame from their own failures, like the disastrous “Operation Sindoor,” they desperately need to change the public conversation.
  • Making up an external threat and blaming Pakistan is the easiest and most effective way to turn attention away from government failures, economic problems, and social trouble at home.
• Fueling Extreme National Pride for Votes:
  • The political platform of the current Indian government is built on an aggressive foundation of Hindu nationalism, where anger towards Pakistan is a central theme.
  • By creating a constant sense of crisis, the government can stir up nationalist feelings, rally the public around the flag, and silence any critics by calling them disloyal, a strategy that has repeatedly worked in elections.
• Justifying Harsh Rule in Kashmir:
  • This propaganda is key to convincing the Indian public to support or ignore the severe human rights violations in Kashmir. The story paints Kashmiris not as people fighting for their rights, but as violent agents of a foreign power.
  • This process of treating people as less than human is a deliberate state policy designed to get public agreement for the brutal and illegal occupation of Kashmiri land.

A Threat to South Asian Peace

India’s reckless use of propaganda and fake operations is not just an internal issue or a problem between two countries. It is a serious and planned threat to the peace and security of the region. By deliberately raising tensions for political gain, the Indian government is playing a dangerous game with the lives of over a billion people in a region armed with nuclear weapons.

• Pushing the Region Towards Conflict:
  • Every staged encounter and every baseless accusation against Pakistan pushes two nuclear-armed neighbours closer to a potential military conflict that would have disastrous results.
  • These actions are a main cause of the lack of peace in South Asia, creating a climate of mistrust and anger that makes peaceful solutions to problems like Kashmir nearly impossible.
• Deceiving the International Community:
  • India actively uses its diplomatic influence and economic power to push its false stories on the world stage, trying to mislead global powers about the reality of its occupation in Kashmir.
  • This campaign of lies is aimed at stopping any kind of international help or pressure that could force India to address the root causes of the conflict and honor its international promises.

Conclusion: A Demand for Global Action

The international community can no longer afford to be a silent observer of India’s dangerous and dishonest politics. The pattern is clear, the motives are political, and the results are a threat to global peace. It is time for world powers to move beyond weak statements and hold the Indian government responsible for its actions. There must be real diplomatic and economic costs for making up crises and threatening regional peace.

The world must demand that India end its illegal occupation of Kashmir and stop using the lives of innocent people as pawns in its selfish political games. Justice for the people of Kashmir and the security of South Asia depend on the international community finally making India answer for its crimes. If this shameless behaviour is not stopped, the fire of conflict started by New Delhi for its own short-term gains will surely spread, with disastrous results for all.