In a startling revelation, a senior commander of the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed has alleged that Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir personally directed officers to attend the funerals of militants killed during Operation Sindoor in Jammu and Kashmir.
The commander, in an intercepted communication reviewed by Indian intelligence agencies, reportedly admitted that the Pakistan Army has been extending overt support to the terror outfit. According to the message, General Munir instructed that officers not only attend the funerals but also honor the slain terrorists with military-style respect, portraying them as martyrs.
Officials in New Delhi said the revelation further confirms long-standing accusations of Pakistan’s direct involvement in cross-border terrorism. Operation Sindoor, launched by Indian security forces earlier this year, targeted militant hideouts in Kashmir and neutralized several top operatives of Jaish-e-Mohammed. The funerals, held in Pakistan-occupied territories, were allegedly used to rally more recruits under the banner of “jihad.”
Security experts argue that such evidence undermines Pakistan’s repeated claims of not providing state support to terror groups. They note that the involvement of senior army officers in militant funerals is a clear indicator of collusion between the Pakistan Army and banned outfits like Jaish.
Indian officials believe that exposing such communications strengthens New Delhi’s position on global platforms, particularly at the United Nations and Financial Action Task Force (FATF), where Pakistan has often faced scrutiny for terror financing and safe havens.
The Ministry of External Affairs is expected to raise the matter diplomatically, highlighting that Pakistan’s actions not only destabilize regional peace but also violate international commitments against terrorism.
As of now, Islamabad has not issued an official response to the claims, but analysts predict the revelations could trigger renewed international pressure on Pakistan.
