India is closely monitoring ISI-backed pressure groups abroad that are spreading fake narratives and propaganda. These groups, funded by Pakistan, aim to portray India negatively on international platforms. The ISI is channeling funds to activate these groups to speak against India and create a false narrative.
The focus of these activities is primarily on Jammu and Kashmir, with an emphasis on issues like Article 370. The intention is to depict New Delhi as the aggressor in the region. This strategy, orchestrated by the ISI, has been ongoing for years but had slowed down recently due to lack of support.
Despite initial criticisms, the revocation of Article 370 benefited the people of Jammu and Kashmir, boosting tourism and reducing separatism and terror incidents. Pakistan attempted to disrupt this progress with the Pahalgam attack, targeting the tourism industry. However, the impact was short-lived.
Pakistan is also investing in producing short films and documentaries to discredit the Indian government, alleging human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir under the Modi administration. These efforts aim to internationalize the Kashmir issue and garner support from global leaders.
The ISI-backed groups plan to showcase these productions globally, conduct seminars, and influence narratives both in India and abroad. Their goal is to brainwash the youth in Jammu and Kashmir with false information to revive separatist sentiments. However, Indian security agencies remain confident that such propaganda will not significantly impact the region’s youth.
Concerns lie in the international arena where the ISI is leveraging organizations like the World Kashmir Awareness (WKA) and Kashmiri American Council (KAC) to propagate anti-India sentiments. These groups, led by individuals like Ghulam Nabi Mir and Ghulam Nabi Fai, have a history of lobbying against India internationally. Pakistan aims to reignite the Kashmir issue on the global stage by funding seminars, films, and documentaries that accuse India of human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir.
