By Afshain Afzal
Various articles have been contributed on Mumbai attacks to acquaint the readers with various possibilities and latest developments. Basing our analysis on the statements of Indian Army, Police and eyewitnesses as well as Indian and foreign media reports, it appears to be a conspiracy of RAW with other foreign intelligence agencies. The latest breakthrough by Pakistani authorities in Mumbai attacks is a proof that an honest effort has been made to investigate into the attacks. Many people got perturbed when they found that initially Pakistan, due to absence of Ajmal Amir Kasab’s record in NADRA, was even doubtful of the his Pakistani citizenship despite the fact that Pakistani news channels telecasted the interview of his father from Okara in which he accepted Ajmal Amir as his son. Later it further surprised them when Pakistani authorities not only admitted Kasab’s Pakistani citizenship but also accepted that its soil had been used by militants involved in Mumbai attacks. However, instead of appreciating Pakistan’s efforts in the probe, the Indian media started projecting that Pakistan has accepted the blames leveled by Indian government. While Pakistani media and some international channels which were denying Pakistan’s involvement in the attacks started questioning why they were kept ignorant of latest developments while same stuff was shared with foreigners and handful of CIA-RAW sponsored Pakistan channels?
Leaving aside the propaganda, it is crystal clear that Pakistani authorities have nowhere accepted the blame of Mumbai attacks. It is true that Islamabad arrested three individuals from Karachi and also located the compound where allegedly Ajmal Amir Kasab along with other militants stayed before the Mumbai attack but where is the acceptance? Indian media and some Pakistani channels with anti Pakistan designs are wrongly projecting Pakistani efforts to nab the actual hands behind the attack as Pakistan’s “U Turn” and acceptance of Indian charges. In fact Pakistan is carrying out a thorough investigation on Mumbai attacks during the course of which it found that Mumbai attacks were linked with other terrorist activities in India. In the same regard Pakistani Foreign Minister said on February 15, 2009 that Mumbai attacks are linked with Sahjhota Express blasts. Pakistan has shared its probe report on the attacks with many countries including G-8. The efforts of Pakistan in this regard have been appreciated not only by India but the whole world. Pakistan wants India’s cooperation in the probe and is presently waiting reply of 30 questions it raised to India.
While analyzing the present situation, it is important to keep our minds open as in the mist of anti-Pakistan propaganda it is difficult to differentiate between truth and lie. Pakistan has made a major breakthrough by unearthing part of Mumbai attackers’ network in Karachi as well as successfully tracing links of Mumbai attacks with Sahjhota Express blasts. It is still possible that Mumbai attacks have been staged by some intelligence agency to make things appear real. It may also be a conspiracy of RAW-CIA or some local intelligence agency that may have vested interests. We have before us fake encounters by Indian Army and security forces against those who hold extremist views. One such event took place in Indian held Jammu and Kashmir last year when a student was killed by Indian Army personnel while infiltrating with weapons from Pakistan to India. However, his teachers in Rajouri confirmed that he attended the college that morning. Another event is Malegaon and Modasa blasts which took place few days ahead of Eid ul Fitr, in which 5 Muslims were killed. BJP issued a statement in which it leveled the responsibility on the Muslims and blamed SIMI and Indian Mujahideen for the blasts. But Mumbai Police despite extensive pressure from Hindu extremists unveiled the Hindu terrorists were behind the blast. Police also disclosed that Islamic stickers were pasted on the motor cycle used in the blast to prove that Muslims are behind the blasts. It is too early to say anything with confidence that what would be the final shape of investigations being carried out by Pakistani authorities. It depends on level of Indian cooperation which might lead to unearthing of further evidences with regard of Mumbai attacks links with Samjhoata Express blast. It is on record that slain Indian Terrorist Squad Chief Hemant Karkare put Samjhoata Express blast on the score card of Lieutenant Colonel Srikant Prasad Purohit and his Hinduvta outfits. In the light of recent developments, it appears that Mumbai attacks may end at Indian Military Intelligence and RAW who would finally come up with the whole truth regarding Mumbai attack.
Various articles have been contributed on Mumbai attacks to acquaint the readers with various possibilities and latest developments. Basing our analysis on the statements of Indian Army, Police and eyewitnesses as well as Indian and foreign media reports, it appears to be a conspiracy of RAW with other foreign intelligence agencies. The latest breakthrough by Pakistani authorities in Mumbai attacks is a proof that an honest effort has been made to investigate into the attacks. Many people got perturbed when they found that initially Pakistan, due to absence of Ajmal Amir Kasab’s record in NADRA, was even doubtful of the his Pakistani citizenship despite the fact that Pakistani news channels telecasted the interview of his father from Okara in which he accepted Ajmal Amir as his son. Later it further surprised them when Pakistani authorities not only admitted Kasab’s Pakistani citizenship but also accepted that its soil had been used by militants involved in Mumbai attacks. However, instead of appreciating Pakistan’s efforts in the probe, the Indian media started projecting that Pakistan has accepted the blames leveled by Indian government. While Pakistani media and some international channels which were denying Pakistan’s involvement in the attacks started questioning why they were kept ignorant of latest developments while same stuff was shared with foreigners and handful of CIA-RAW sponsored Pakistan channels?
Leaving aside the propaganda, it is crystal clear that Pakistani authorities have nowhere accepted the blame of Mumbai attacks. It is true that Islamabad arrested three individuals from Karachi and also located the compound where allegedly Ajmal Amir Kasab along with other militants stayed before the Mumbai attack but where is the acceptance? Indian media and some Pakistani channels with anti Pakistan designs are wrongly projecting Pakistani efforts to nab the actual hands behind the attack as Pakistan’s “U Turn” and acceptance of Indian charges. In fact Pakistan is carrying out a thorough investigation on Mumbai attacks during the course of which it found that Mumbai attacks were linked with other terrorist activities in India. In the same regard Pakistani Foreign Minister said on February 15, 2009 that Mumbai attacks are linked with Sahjhota Express blasts. Pakistan has shared its probe report on the attacks with many countries including G-8. The efforts of Pakistan in this regard have been appreciated not only by India but the whole world. Pakistan wants India’s cooperation in the probe and is presently waiting reply of 30 questions it raised to India.
While analyzing the present situation, it is important to keep our minds open as in the mist of anti-Pakistan propaganda it is difficult to differentiate between truth and lie. Pakistan has made a major breakthrough by unearthing part of Mumbai attackers’ network in Karachi as well as successfully tracing links of Mumbai attacks with Sahjhota Express blasts. It is still possible that Mumbai attacks have been staged by some intelligence agency to make things appear real. It may also be a conspiracy of RAW-CIA or some local intelligence agency that may have vested interests. We have before us fake encounters by Indian Army and security forces against those who hold extremist views. One such event took place in Indian held Jammu and Kashmir last year when a student was killed by Indian Army personnel while infiltrating with weapons from Pakistan to India. However, his teachers in Rajouri confirmed that he attended the college that morning. Another event is Malegaon and Modasa blasts which took place few days ahead of Eid ul Fitr, in which 5 Muslims were killed. BJP issued a statement in which it leveled the responsibility on the Muslims and blamed SIMI and Indian Mujahideen for the blasts. But Mumbai Police despite extensive pressure from Hindu extremists unveiled the Hindu terrorists were behind the blast. Police also disclosed that Islamic stickers were pasted on the motor cycle used in the blast to prove that Muslims are behind the blasts. It is too early to say anything with confidence that what would be the final shape of investigations being carried out by Pakistani authorities. It depends on level of Indian cooperation which might lead to unearthing of further evidences with regard of Mumbai attacks links with Samjhoata Express blast. It is on record that slain Indian Terrorist Squad Chief Hemant Karkare put Samjhoata Express blast on the score card of Lieutenant Colonel Srikant Prasad Purohit and his Hinduvta outfits. In the light of recent developments, it appears that Mumbai attacks may end at Indian Military Intelligence and RAW who would finally come up with the whole truth regarding Mumbai attack.
