Pakistan Rejects India’s Claims Regarding ‘Operation Mahadev’

Islamabad on Friday dismissed assertions from India regarding “Operation Mahadev,” stating the narrative is insignificant from Pakistan’s perspective.

During the routine press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan commented that the statement made by Indian Home Minister Amit Shah was built upon “falsehoods and fabricated narratives.”

He emphasized Pakistan’s firm rejection of India’s nuclear threats and the perceived strategic value of what they call Operation Mahadev.

Earlier in the week, Indian Home Minister Shah told the parliament that Indian security personnel discovered Pakistani voter cards and domestically produced chocolates on deceased individuals in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Shah alleged these individuals were linked to the Pahalgam incident.

The spokesperson characterized remarks by Indian political figures in the Lok Sabha about Operation Sindoor as groundless and provocative. He accused New Delhi of twisting facts to excuse unprovoked acts of aggression.

The Indian assault on the nights of May 6 and 7 was also condemned, citing the lack of investigation into the Pahalgam event. He stated the aggression led to the martyrdom of non-combatants, and India was unsuccessful in its aims. “Pakistan retaliated with a decisive counter-attack, targeting Indian military resources,” he asserted.

Khan stated that Pakistan advocated for a fair inquiry into the Pahalgam incident, which India turned down. “Rather than work together, India chose aggression, effectively acting as judge, jury, and executioner,” he remarked.

Khan pressed Indian leaders to acknowledge their setbacks and accept outside involvement in such matters. “In May 2025, Pakistan mounted a vigorous and effective response to Indian hostility,” he restated.

Khan challenged India’s concept of a “new normal,” saying that Pakistan considers mutual respect for sovereignty and adherence to the UN Charter as the only basis for relations.

He also criticized Indian officials’ remarks concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, deeming them baseless and violating international law. “India’s independent suspension of the treaty is a breach of international norms,” he declared, adding regret over India’s satisfaction with illegal actions.

Khan criticized India for its misinformation campaign, fomenting war hysteria, and destabilizing actions in the region through inflammatory rhetoric. He stressed that Pakistan is pursuing regional peace, stability, and open dialogue.

Regarding the Pahalgam matter, he mentioned the elimination of the alleged suspects before the Indian parliamentary discussions, revealing the weakness of India’s statements.