PIR CHINASI, AZAD KASHMIR, May 05 (Alliance News): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar strongly rebutted India’s recent allegations of terrorist camps in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), calling them “baseless propaganda” aimed at deflecting from India’s internal failures.
Speaking directly from Bela Noor Shah near Pir Chinasi—one of the locations named in Indian accusations—Tarar told international and local media representatives that no such camps exist.
“We are standing right here where India falsely claims terrorists are trained. There is nothing but schools and tourist spots here,” he stated.
Tarar dismissed India’s assertions as part of a recurring pattern of disinformation. “This is not the first time India has tried to defame Pakistan through false flag operations and fabricated maps,” he said, referencing the Pulwama incident in 2019 and the Balakot airstrike. “Back then, India dropped bombs on trees. This time they have issued a fake map. The truth remains unchanged.”
The minister noted that the location in question is 26 kilometres away from the Line of Control (LoC) and is frequently visited by tourists. He pointed to the presence of government and private schools in Bela Noor Shah as further proof that the Indian narrative is false.
He urged media personnel to speak with locals, visit nearby buildings, and see the facts for themselves. “India blames Pakistan for its own failures, but international media and observers have seen the truth,” he said, emphasizing that Pakistan has already raised concerns over the recent Pahalgam incident and called for an impartial investigation.
Tarar also highlighted India’s own record of terrorism, citing the arrest of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav, who remains in Pakistani custody. “No other country has sacrificed 90,000 lives in the war against terror. We have paid the highest price for peace,” he said.
He condemned Indian media for allegedly celebrating the deadly Jafar Express attack and broadcasting footage reportedly obtained from terrorists even before Pakistani news outlets aired it.
Touching on broader concerns, Tarar said India has been accused internationally of extrajudicial actions, including the killing of Sikh leaders in the United States and Canada. “Even the Canadian Prime Minister openly blamed India for its involvement,” he added.
Reiterating Pakistan’s peaceful intentions, Tarar warned against any misadventure by India. “Our desire for peace should not be seen as weakness. Any aggression will be met with a response they will remember for ages.”
