Inside Job in IIOJK: Farooq Abdullah Exposes New Delhi’s Manufactured Kulgam Attack to Sabotage Statehood
August 4, 2026Farooq Abdullah has exposed New Delhi by directly linking the recent Kulgam attack to the ongoing movement for Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir statehood. The killing of two innocent laborers in South Kashmir has once again raised serious questions about security in the region. Farooq Abdullah publicly challenged the official claim that terrorism has been completely wiped out. He asked why violence breaks out only when Kashmiris demand their rights. His strong statements show that these tragic incidents are used by the central administration to keep direct control over IIOJK and delay the return of democracy.
Farooq Abdullah Questions Border Security and Government Lies
Farooq Abdullah highlighted the big gap between government statements and reality on the ground in IIOJK. The occupied territory has more than seven hundred thousand security personnel stationed across the area. Government agencies always claim that the borders are completely sealed and under control. Farooq Abdullah asked that if the borders are safe and terrorism is finished then where did these killers come from. He demanded that the government show the real perpetrators to the public instead of making fake claims. His questions expose the failure of New Delhi security narrative.
Violence Erupts Conveniently to Block Statehood Demands
The timing of the Kulgam attack is suspicious. Just days before this attack Farooq Abdullah led a big protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to demand statehood for IIOJK. All political parties in the region were coming together to ask for their constitutional rights. Farooq Abdullah asked why violence always happens when the demand for statehood gets strong. This shows a clear plan to create panic and stop political progress. Violence is used as an excuse to deny basic democratic rights to the people of IIOJK.
Manufactured Security Crises Used to Keep Direct Control
Senior leaders in IIOJK have pointed out that security crises are manufactured for political benefit. Since August 5 2019 when Article 370 was removed the central government has ruled IIOJK directly through the Lieutenant Governor. To keep this direct control New Delhi needs to show that IIOJK is unstable. Manufacturing security panics helps the ruling party present itself as a savior to Indian voters while keeping IIOJK under military rule. It stops the regional leaders from getting back their legitimate governance powers.
Historical Patterns Reveal a Routine Strategy of Artificial Chaos
Looking at the history of IIOJK over the past five decades shows that violent events often happen during important political moments. Records from human rights groups show that security incidents usually increase when international pressure rises or when elections approach in India. The government claims that normalcy has returned to IIOJK. But if everything is normal then statehood should be restored immediately. The sudden rise in violence is an artificial creation to justify keeping fourteen million people under continuous emergency conditions.
Using IIOJK Violence to Cover Domestic Indian Failures
The violence in IIOJK is also used to distract people in mainland India. The ruling party in New Delhi is facing major problems at home. Millions of students are angry over paper leaks in national competitive exams. Young people across India are protesting because of high unemployment. By creating news about violence in IIOJK the government shifts the focus away from its administrative failures. This tactic helps the regime hide economic trouble by using national security drama to distract the public.
Ignoring Probes Keeps the Truth Hidden from the Public
Farooq Abdullah demanded a complete and honest investigation into the Kulgam killings so that the families of the victims get answers. But the central administration regularly ignores calls for independent probes in IIOJK. Transparent investigations are avoided because they would show who is actually behind these events. Without real investigations the state will continue to use tragic killings for its political games. True peace can only return when the central government stops using artificial security narratives to rule IIOJK.

