Pakistan has faced accusations of employing anti-India propaganda and psychological tactics as part of its foreign policy strategy. A report highlighted the use of terrorism, social media campaigns, and exploitation of religious sentiments to propagate false narratives against India. The ‘Khalsa Vox’ report flagged concerning developments targeting India while undermining the religious identity and dignity of the Sikh community.
The report pointed out that individuals linked to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), have been utilizing Muslim and Christian youths to pose as Sikhs and spread anti-India content directed at the Indian Army, media, and society. It noted the creation of fake Sikh identities on social media platforms to circulate content portraying the Sikh community as opposing India, suggesting a deliberate attempt to manipulate public perception.
According to the report, instances such as Lahore-based Kashif Ali Ashiq, also known as Kashif Ranjha, allegedly operated a fake social media profile, “Sardar SKP,” through which anti-India videos were disseminated. Similarly, another individual, Sardar Muhammad Bilawal, was accused of adopting a Sikh persona on social media as ‘Sidhu 39 Wala,’ drawing objections from Pakistan’s Sikh community members. The report emphasized that concerns have been raised by the Sikh community within Pakistan itself regarding the misuse of Sikh attire and identities by non-Sikhs for personal or political gains.
The report underscored the seriousness of the issue, noting that opposition to such activities has come from within Pakistan’s Sikh community. Sikh leaders and social organizations in Pakistan condemned the use of Sikh symbols by non-Sikhs for personal or political motives as disrespectful to the Sikh community. The report warned that these actions not only fuel disinformation against India but also exploit Sikh religious identity for political agendas, risking communal disharmony and misrepresentation of genuine Sikh voices globally.
