Pakistan Senator Questions Islamabad On Operation Sindoor: 'How Did India Manage To...'
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Umar Farooq expressed concern over security breaches, stating, "How did India manage to penetrate so deeply inside and kill us?"
Pakistan senator Umar Farooq publicly criticized the country's security and intelligence agencies following India's Operation Sindoor. His remarks challenged established narratives by Islamabad and questioned the efficacy of Pakistan's defense.
He referenced Operation Sindoor- launched in response to a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam- in which India conducted a series of precision strikes against terror infrastructure and even some military targets deep within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Umar Farooq expressed concern over security breaches, stating, 'How did India manage to penetrate so deeply inside and kill us? India even bombed the Chaklala airbase… Our army's GHQ was nearby. No one is asking how India got so deep inside."
He then extended an open challenge, adding, 'If anyone wants to get angry, they should come and discuss these issues directly."
While Pakistan has officially downplayed the extent and impact of India's operations, Umar Farooq's statements suggest a recognition of significant incursions.
He also questioned Pakistan's consistent accusations against India for attacks in Balochistan. Turning the scrutiny towards Islamabad, Umar Farooq asked, 'What are our agencies and forces doing? Why aren't we questioning our own forces? No bombs or people come from India. The attackers are our own people there."
He also highlighted that people in Balochistan are being arrested, hinting at internal dissent and crackdowns.
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