Pakistan’s ISI had sinister plans for more attacks in Jammu and Kashmir post the Pahalgam terror attack. The aim was to target tourists and damage the tourism industry without harming locals. ISI intended to create a communal divide by making the attacks appear as if carried out by Kashmiris, pushing them away from mainstream India.
Following the Pahalgam incident, India’s decisive actions prevented further attacks. The government’s firm stance against terrorism led to ‘Operation Sindoor,’ targeting terror infrastructure in PoK and Pakistan. This strong response eroded trust within terror groups towards ISI and Pakistan army, deterring them from carrying out planned strikes.
The severe retaliation by India disrupted ISI’s agenda of more Pahalgam-style attacks. Despite initial tensions over the abrogation of Article 370, peace in Jammu and Kashmir surprised Islamabad. The region’s shift towards development and livelihood over separatism and terrorism posed a challenge to ISI’s disruptive plans.
