Evidence of Terrorism Emerges as Former Afghan Intelligence Chief Makes Major Revelations
Islamabad (Web Desk) — The alleged network of terrorism being conducted from Afghan soil against Pakistan under Indian patronage has once again come under international scrutiny. Former head of Afghanistan’s intelligence agency, the National Directorate of Security (NDS), Masoud Andarabi, has made significant revelations regarding the alleged nexus between India, Fitna al-Khawarij (TTP), and the Afghan Taliban regime.
Masoud Andarabi’s Key Revelations in The Diplomat
Speaking during a special programme by the international publication The Diplomat, former Afghan intelligence chief Masoud Andarabi openly discussed India’s strategy and the role of the Afghan Taliban.
Key Points
The Taliban’s Role: Andarabi claimed that the Afghan Taliban regime is receiving financial assistance from India and supporting terrorist groups operating against Pakistan.
India’s Objectives: Following its alleged failure during the Battle of Truth, India is reportedly attempting to restore its lost influence in Afghanistan.
Use of Fitna al-Khawarij: According to Andarabi, New Delhi’s main objective in supporting the Taliban is to gain influence over Fitna al-Khawarij and use the group against Pakistan.
Cross-Border Operations and Pakistan’s Clear Message
According to Masoud Andarabi, the Taliban’s provision of safe havens to Fitna al-Khawarij inside Afghanistan is a major cause of serious tensions in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations and Pakistan’s cross-border operations.
Pakistan’s Response Strategy: Pakistan’s recent air operations against terrorist safe havens in Afghanistan are being viewed as a clear and effective message to India.
Validation of Pakistan’s Defence Position: Defence analysts say that Masoud Andarabi’s statement supports Pakistan’s longstanding position that Afghan territory is being used against Pakistan under Indian patronage.
Pakistan’s Unequivocal Message to the Afghan Taliban
Pakistan has repeatedly urged the Afghan Taliban government to immediately eliminate the hideouts of anti-Pakistan terrorist groups operating from its territory. Meanwhile, India is increasingly being identified as a principal sponsor of terrorism aimed at spreading instability across the region.