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Security intensified in capital in wake of PoK leader's comments

Security intensified in capital in wake of PoK leader's comments

Time of India25-04-2025
New Delhi: Delhi is on alert in the wake of a video of
Anwarul Haq
, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of
Pakistan Occupied Kashmir
, surfacing online. In the video, Haq warned of "repercussions" that could affect areas ranging from Kashmir to the national capital.
While unleashing the vitriolic rant against India following the
Pahalgam terror attack
, Haq also implicitly acknowledged that the conspiracy behind the attack was hatched in Pakistan. When asked a question about the attack by the Pak media, Haq described it as revenge for Balochistan. "Agar tum Balochistan mein Pakistaniyon ke khoon se Holi kheloge, iski keemat tumhe Dilli se lekar Kashmir tak deni padegi..We've been actively involved in this fight, and our efforts will only intensify from here on," Haq said.
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Haq's veiled acknowledgement came in the backdrop of Adil Raza, a former Pakistani army officer, alleging that the Pakistan Army chief directly ordered the Pahalgam terror attack.
Security has been tightened in Delhi, especially at tourist places and markets. Rapid Action Force, paramilitary units and local police have been deployed near Pakistan High Commission. In the border areas, thorough checks are being conducted on suspicious vehicles. tnn
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