Terrorists’ attack on Pathankot Airbase is dastardly act that has shocked the world. Seven javans have lost their lives and their families have lost wage earner. It is clear that attackers were Muslims, crossed the border from Pakistan; that they were trained in Pakistan and handlers who directed them were in Pakistan at the time of attack. India has submitted irrefutable evidence to Pakistan.
Yet it is pathetic that some portion of media has downplayed the gravity of situation and perverted course of investigation. They have alleged that terrorists used route followed by drug smugglers, and some Indian officers had connived with drug smugglers and indirectly aided terrorists. Deflecting the blame to the victims rather than culprits is unfair and an insult to personnel and the India. Allegations that America forcing Pakistan to investigate and Pakistan’s P.M. promising investigation is charade to placate India. Strong Pro-Pakistani lobby exists in New Delhi, and in American Senate which is a hurdle for India against resorting to any punitive action towards Pakistan.
Ramesh Jhalla
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