A commander of the militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed has reportedly claimed that Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir referred to Pakistan’s response to India’s “Operation Sindoor” as “Ghazwa-e-Hind.” According to various reports, Jaish commander Ilyas Kashmiri made the statement on February 5 in Rawalkot, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, while addressing militants. He reportedly reiterated that Jaish’s objective remains jihad aimed at what the group calls the “liberation” of Kashmir.
India had launched Operation Sindoor in May 2025 following the Pahalgam terror attack, and these latest claims have added to ongoing regional tensions and security concerns.
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These claims surface against the backdrop of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack in May 2025, which resulted in multiple casualties and renewed security concerns across the region. In response to the attack, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” described by Indian authorities as a counter-terror operation aimed at dismantling militant
infrastructure and preventing further attacks. The operation drew strong reactions from Pakistan, with both countries engaging in diplomatic exchanges and reinforcing their respective security postures.
Analysts say that statements attributed to militant commanders often reflect attempts to boost morale among supporters and project ideological narratives, but they also contribute to escalating rhetoric and mistrust between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Security experts warn that such developments can further complicate an already fragile regional environment, where militant activity, political tensions, and military preparedness intersect.
Analysts say that statements attributed to militant commanders often reflect attempts to boost morale among supporters and project ideological narratives, but they also contribute to escalating rhetoric and mistrust between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Security experts warn that such developments can further complicate an already fragile regional environment, where militant activity, political tensions, and military preparedness intersect.
Governments on both sides continue to monitor the situation closely, while international observers have called for restraint and dialogue to prevent further escalation. The latest claims underline the persistent volatility of the Kashmir issue, which remains one of South Asia’s most sensitive geopolitical flashpoints. As regional and global stakeholders watch developments unfold, the need for stability, counter-terrorism cooperation, and diplomatic engagement remains central to maintaining peace and security in the region.
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