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India's Proven False Flag Operation: History, Strategy, and Objectives Revealed

ভারতের প্রমাণিত ফলস ফ্ল্যাগ অপারেশন: ইতিহাস, কৌশল, ও উদ্দেশ্য উন্মোচন

By Abdul BarikPublished 8 months ago 4 min read

“India’s Proven False Flag Operations: History, Tactics, and Objectives Revealed”

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Introduction: What is a False Flag Operation?

A False Flag Operation is a political-military tactic in which a state or organization commits an attack or crime for which the responsibility is placed on the shoulders of another party. Throughout history, such operations have been used as a pretext for starting wars, as a means of agitating and uniting the people, and as a weapon for political gain.

Many data-evidence and analysts have suggested that this tactic has been used continuously in Indian politics, especially during the rise of Hindutva politics. In this article, we will analyze in detail some of the proven or strongly suspected false flag operations, where the objectives were to influence public opinion, humiliate Muslims, instill a war mentality against Pakistan, and gain electoral benefits.

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1. Malegaon Blasts (2006 and 2008)

Background: In 2006 and 2008, two blasts took place in Malegaon, Maharashtra. The first killed 37 people, the second 7. Initially, Muslim youths were blamed and arrested. The Indian media then spread the story of "jihadi" terrorism.

Reality: Later, the investigation revealed that the Hindutva organization 'Abhinav Bharat' was behind the attack, with Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit, Sadhvi Pragya, and other radical Hindu leaders involved. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigated and found that it was a pure Hindutva terrorist attack, the purpose of which was to incite religious hatred by blaming Muslims.

Outcome: The Muslim youths who were initially arrested were released after serving almost a decade in prison. But the state wasted their precious time in the name of 'carelessness'.

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2. Mecca Masjid and Ajmer Sharif blasts (2007)

Background: Nine people were killed in a blast at Hyderabad's historic Mecca Masjid during Friday prayers. In October of the same year, several more died in a blast at the Dargah in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The initial police statement was that a 'jihadi group' was behind it.

Reality: Later investigations by the NIA and other intelligence agencies revealed that Hindutva extremists were involved in the attacks. Among the accused was Swami Aseemanand, who confessed in court that the attacks were "revenge operations" and the main purpose was to terrorize Muslims.

Outcome: Swami Aseemanand was later released on bail. But it became clear that the state's stance on terrorism was not neutral.

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3. Samjhota Express blast (2007)

Background: The Delhi-Lahore Samjhota train, which was like a symbol of the bond between the two countries, was hit by a massive explosion. 68 people were killed, most of them Pakistani citizens.

Propaganda: The media and intelligence agencies of the time blamed the Muslim group or Pakistan's 'ISI'. Efforts were made to put pressure on Pakistan internationally.

Reality: Investigation revealed that the Hindutva organization 'Abhinav Bharat' and its members were behind the attack. The United States and even the United Nations labeled the attack as "Hinduist terrorism". The names of Swami Aseemanand and the priests again surfaced among the accused.

Result: In the end, many of the accused were acquitted. The evidence was weakened in court. But it went down in history as the ultimate example of India's state false flag.

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4. Uri and Pulwama attacks (2016 and 2019): Political timing

Uri attack (2016): 18 Indian soldiers were killed in an attack. India immediately blamed Pakistan and claimed to have carried out a "surgical strike". The incident took place in September 2016, when elections were due in Uttar Pradesh and other states.

Pulwama attack (2019): 40 paramilitary soldiers were killed. India's general elections began exactly a month after the attack. The Modi government called for unity after the attack, rallied around patriotism and portrayed the Balakot bombing as "heroism".

Reasons for doubt: The evidence for these incidents is weak in many places. Experts ask how such a major attack could have escaped intelligence surveillance? Where did the vehicle used in the Pulwama attack come from, how did 350 kg of explosives enter the heavily militarized area of ​​Jammu and Kashmir - the answers to these questions are still unknown.

Result: The BJP government gained dramatic gains in public support and election results after both incidents. This indicates that the political exploitation of these incidents was very consciously carried out.

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What is the purpose?

The main objectives of India's false flag operations include:

To gain electoral advantage by stirring up nationalism.

Inciting the majority Hindu population by branding the Muslim population as criminals or suspects.

Denigrating Pakistan internationally and creating a war-like public opinion.

Diverting attention from the country's internal problems and creating military or militant tension.

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Conclusion

India has carried out operations many times in its history where the real criminals have been hidden by blaming Muslim citizens, Pakistan or "jihadi forces". As a result, confusion, anti-Muslim sentiment and the foundation of a monopolistic regime have been strengthened in the public mind. When the state itself suppresses it by making it an "enemy", then the words truth, justice or humanity gradually become meaningless.

Kashmir, Samjhota Express, Malegaon - these stories teach us: not everything that TV says is true. Sometimes the state is the biggest dramatist, where truth is shed in blood and lies are applauded.

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