By Afshain Afzal

New Delhi was quick enough to declare the site of the 4^th April encounter with Naxals (Maoists) in Chhattisgarh as "Ground Zero”, where it was confirmed by New Delhi that 23 Indian Para Military personnel and 29 Naxals including women and children were martyred. However, it is claimed by locals that over 300 Naxals were butchered as a result of firing by Indian Aviation MI-17 helicopters. They confirmed having seen Aviation Squadron moving towards Jharkhand and the Andhra-Orrisa border. More disturbing is that Indian agencies killed its own personnel to legitimate operations against Naxals. It was a pre-planned and self-engineered encounter in which Indian Military Intelligence was directly involved. This time the target was not only the Naxal villagers but also Indian Para Military Forces to bring a long lasting impact in the perception of International community. Maoists in Chhattisgarh were given a complete surprise when Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (CoBRA) attacked unprepared local men, women and children. All went well but when Indian military commandos were para-dropped along Sukma-Bikapur border in Chhattisgarh, bodies of 23 Indian Para Military Forces personnel were found ruthlessly killed. One of the eye witness said they saw local civilians of the village ruthlessly killed and they lost their lives during the encounter with the Indian forces. Director-General Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Kuldiep Singh confirmed that there was absolutely no intelligence or operational failure in the Maoists hunt. He confirmed that around 25-30 Maoists were killed in the operation. New Delhi claims that some of its personnel are missing. Reports speak that in their pursuit more deadly operations will be carried out. It is likely that sooner or later, New Delhi will link these movements with Bangladesh, Pakistan and Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

In yet another episode last month in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian General Officer Commanding (GoC) Victor Force Major General Rashim Bali was in person supervising the operation against his own Sources since 12 March 2021, who successfully undertook numerous operations to defame Kashmiris of Jammu and Kashmir. It all started with cordon-and-search operation in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir's Choor Ki Gali in Herpora of Shopian district, later it turned into an encounter and setting on fire six house on 13 March 2021, so called Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) Commander Vilayat Ahmad Lone alias Sajjad Afghani was killed along with five other Kashmiris. Indian agencies claim that arms and ammunition including a US made M4 Carbine, 36 rounds, 1 AK-Rifle was recovered from their possession. Indian intelligence input claims that Sajjad Afghani was resident of Shopian and involved in terrorist activities since 8 September 2018 and was part of a group involved in executing a series of attacks on Indian police and Security Forces personnel as well as civilians Kashmiris. Several cases relating to terrorism were registered against him including terrorising people so as to keep them away from Panchayat polls and setting ablaze a Panchayat Ghar at Kanji-ullar. Ironically, Sajjad Afghani was in direct contact with Indian intelligence agencies and Police. It is claimed by the Police that he was behind the killing of his friend belonging to Police department including Special Police Officers (SPOs) Nisar Ahmad, Firdous Ahmad, Suhail Ahmad Ganai, Khusboo Jan, Tanveer Ahmad Dar and Kulwant Singh. Few days earlier, on 10 March Jammu and Kashmir Police claimed to have busted a module of terror outfit JeM by arresting four men, who were allegedly planning to carry out a car-bomb attack on security forces in Kashmir's Pampore. India is trying to play smart to link the Kashmiris’ struggle for independence with operation against Americans in Afghanistan. The fake name of Kashmiri as Sajjad Afghani and recovery of US made M 4 Carbine with 36 rounds, which is used by NATO is only aimed tio alert the Americans but hands behid this is Indian Military Intelligence.

Indian Army and security forces have started a reign of terror in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir as well as other States where freedom movements were progressing. If we recall, Pakistan and India signed a ceasefire agreement on 26 February 2021. The day commensurate 26 February 2019 Indian attack inside Pakistani territory, when Indian Mirage 2000 fighter jets crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and bombed Pakistani city of Balakot. The day also reminds of death anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, founding father of Abhinav Bharat Society, free India Society, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP). On the occasion, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Kilo Force, Major General H S Sahi said “We will ensure that ceasefire agreement be implemented in letter and spirit”. He cautioned Pakistan, “All activities like infiltration or arms being sent from across the border must stop in case the ceasefire agreement has to be implemented earnestly.” The only reason why this operation was conducted was to see Pakistan reaction which will be discussed at Army Commanders’ Conference scheduled to be held from 26 to 30 April to devise an overall strategy regarding Line of Control (LoC) and the internal security situation troubled States including Jammu and Kashmir valley and Maoists / Nexals controlled regions. Ever since Indian Army and security forces have started a reign of terror in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir as well as other States where freedom movements were progressing. It is high time that United Nations Organization (UNO), Human Right Organizations and world community must stop Indian brute forces from killing innocent people including their own personnel to prove their case. Moreso, the Americans and International community need to be aware of Indian agencies plan to wipe out all those who struggle for their rights and demand freedom.