The National Investigating Agency (NIA) investigation into the Pahalgam attack revealed that the suspects were not of Pakistani origin, raising questions about India’s motivation and the influence of domestic politics in the narrative. The initial slanted inquiry blamed Pakistan, fueled by politicians and news channels.
The NIA later denied Pakistani involvement, but the dramatisation of the case by politicians revealed a lack of connection between the investigation and politicians’ rhetoric. The findings suggest ulterior motives, such as political pressure to coerce Pakistan, raising questions about the validity of differences formed during conflict cases and threats of biased investigations.
The NIA, India’s top agency, has disputed Modi’s claims about the Pahalgam attack, stating that the suspects were mistakenly identified and that the phone used in the attack was not supported by objective evidence. Investigators revised the number of suspects from four to three, but the actual number remains uncertain.
This shift occurs a few months before the Bihar elections, which are scheduled in November 2025. It would not be inappropriate to suggest that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could have utilised the attack to advance a hardline nationalist agenda, thereby securing maximum votes. There is also another perception that India could be copying Israel’s game plan, advancing aggressive initiatives without concrete evidence to maintain a strategic edge over Pakistan.
NIA has been failed for not being able to establish any link between the Pahalgam attack and Pakistan or Lashkar e Taiba (LeT). Critics blame the agency for coercing confessions and deceptive sketches, turning Farooq Tedwa into the scapegoat. On the contrary, the NIA claims there is no evidence of Pakistani involvement and dismisses such claims.
This reveals the false flag of the incident and the dangers of politicised intelligence. The near-nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan in May 2025 highlighted the risks of using domestic security to gain a strategic advantage in the international arena.
The May 2025 Pakistan-India false flag attack revealed that biased intelligence had been used. India claimed Kashmiri citizens were in communication with Pakistan with satellite phones, but they were unable to provide evidence. Adil Thokar, a Kashmiri citizen, was misrepresented as a Pakistani terrorist.
Despite 52 civilian casualties and 2000 arrests, no link to Pakistan was discovered. NIA investigations in India were branded fake, employing fake facts and reused names once more, casting doubt regarding the authenticity and worsening the lives of the residents.
Interpol denied India’s request for help, citing insufficient evidence. India’s investigation, initially accusing Hashim Musa and Farooq Tedwa, never provided clear evidence. Pakistan demands a fair and neutral investigation, while India struggles to support its claims. The Pahalgam attack story is questionable due to insufficient evidence and conflicting reports, raising doubts about the veracity of statements and necessitating a definitive investigation. The case is questionable with mixed reports.
The weak evidence, blame shift, and overplayed claims suggest India’s aggressive behaviour in Kashmir can escalate at any time, especially when domestic or regional tensions are added to the rules. Narratives are being weaponised, with organisations like Interpol refusing cooperation and the credibility of the NIA being questioned, making it clear that narratives are being used to justify escalatory actions.
Pakistan’s demand for fair investigations and increasing mass casualties and jailing raise humanitarian concerns. The cycle of repression and misrepresentation could intensify unless regional diplomacy is used instead of rhetorical hostility, potentially destabilizing long-term peace prospects in South Asia.
