Pakistan’s military on Wednesday accused India of trying to “mould history to its liking” by spreading what it called “Bollywood-style fiction” regarding the May conflict between the two countries. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said India’s latest claims about the confrontation were politically motivated, aiming to influence upcoming state elections.
Background of the Conflict
The Pakistan India Tensions began in early May after an attack on tourists in occupied Kashmir, which India immediately blamed on Pakistan. Islamabad denied involvement, calling for an independent international investigation to establish facts. Despite this, New Delhi launched air strikes on May 7, targeting areas in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan said its air force responded effectively, downing five Indian aircraft in air-to-air combat, later increasing the number to seven. It also claimed to have struck 26 Indian targets after its own airbases came under attack. The situation escalated rapidly before U.S. diplomatic intervention helped both nations agree to a ceasefire on May 10.
India’s Renewed Claims
Months later, Indian Army’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai reignited the issue by claiming that the Indian Navy was fully prepared during “Operation Sindoor,” the name India used for its May 7 strikes. According to Indian media outlets such as Times of India and The Hindu, Ghai asserted that over 100 Pakistani soldiers were killed and several airbases were destroyed.
ISPR’s Strong Response
Pakistan’s ISPR dismissed these remarks as baseless and contradictory, saying India was trying to rewrite history for domestic political gain. “Evidently, the Indian leadership is attempting to mould history to its liking by inventing outlandish, Bollywood-style scripts,” the ISPR said in a statement.
It added that India’s leadership had failed to accept the outcome of the conflict, which Pakistan described as a decisive victory in “Marka-i-Haq.” The statement suggested that the timing of India’s renewed propaganda was tied to its state elections in Bihar and West Bengal, where nationalistic rhetoric is often used to sway voters.
Political and Military Implications
The ISPR warned that the Indian military’s irresponsible statements reflected political pressure from the government. It said such falsehoods had made India’s military “a laughing stock in the international community.” The military body cautioned that chest-thumping and exaggerated claims could trigger a new cycle of hostility, endangering peace in South Asia.
“Any professional soldier would know that unnecessary provocation could lead to serious consequences for regional peace and stability,” the ISPR stated.
Pakistan’s Firm Stand
The ISPR reaffirmed that Pakistan’s armed forces and citizens are fully prepared to defend the country’s sovereignty. It said, “Every act of aggression will be dealt with a swift, resolute, and intense response that will be remembered by posterity.”
The statement concluded by saying that the world now recognises India as the “true face of cross-border terrorism” and the “epicentre of regional instability.”
Last week, Pakistan’s military leadership had already warned India that any attempt to create an “imaginary new normal” in bilateral relations would be met with a “new normal of swift retributive response.”
Diplomatic Outlook
Analysts say the renewed Pakistan India Tensions highlight how both nations continue to struggle with post-conflict narratives. While both governments maintain aggressive rhetoric, international observers are urging restraint and dialogue. The United States and China have quietly expressed concern over the recent statements, fearing that renewed hostilities could destabilise South Asia further.
For now, both sides appear to be preparing for information warfare rather than direct confrontation, but the potential for escalation remains high if political narratives override diplomacy.
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