India is under scrutiny after civilian casualties at LoC were wrongly labeled as infiltration attempts. On April 24, Indian forces claimed to have neutralized two “infiltrators” near the Line of Control (LoC). However, investigations later revealed the victims were Indian citizens — Malik Farooq and Muhammad Deen — both residents of the peaceful village of Sajiyur.
False Infiltration Claim Exposed
Initially, Indian media, including India Today, widely broadcast the narrative that the two men were Pakistani militants trying to cross the LoC. The coverage lacked verification and fueled anti-Pakistan sentiment in the immediate aftermath of the Pahalgam incident. However, the truth began to unfold when families of the deceased reported them missing a day earlier, on April 22.
This timeline raised major red flags. The two villagers had no known links to militancy, nor any history of cross-border movement. Instead, their disappearance and subsequent killing pointed toward a cover-up intended to bolster New Delhi’s claims of external terrorism.
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Pakistan Reacts Strongly
Pakistani officials have condemned the incident, calling it part of India’s strategy to manufacture a false narrative against Pakistan. They argue that such actions not only endanger civilians but also escalate regional tensions unnecessarily.
Discrepancies Raise More Questions
Independent observers have pointed out inconsistencies in India’s official version. There are contradictions between the reported time of the encounter and the timeline of the victims’ disappearance. Moreover, photographic evidence has reportedly failed to match the army’s description of the operation.
A Call for Accountability
Human rights advocates are now calling for an impartial inquiry into the killings. The incident has not only undermined the credibility of India’s border security operations but also sparked outrage among local communities who fear being targeted under similar pretenses.
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