Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) commander's admission has exposed Pakistan's involvement in terrorism, referring to India's Operation Sindoor. The JeM commander, Masood Ilyas Kashmiri, admitted in a video that Masood Azhar's family was "torn to pieces" during the operation.

JeM Commander's Confession

In a video that has gone viral, Masood Ilyas Kashmiri acknowledged the devastating impact of Operation Sindoor, stating that Masood Azhar's family was "torn into pieces" in Bahawalpur. He explained that the Indian armed forces infiltrated their hideout and launched the attack. The admission is a significant blow to Pakistan, which has long denied its involvement in terrorism. Kashmiri made these remarks during a Mission Mustafa conference in Balakot, Pakistan. He also bragged about JeM's role in attacks in Delhi, Kabul, and Kandahar.

Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor was conducted by India in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in the death of 26 people. India carried out precision military strikes on nine terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Markaz Subhan Allah, which housed the core group of JeM, was one of the nine targets struck by India during Op Sindoor. A day after the strike, JeM circulated a message confirming the deaths of ten of Azhar's family members.

Pakistan's Response and Denial

Despite the JeM commander's admission, Pakistan has continued to deny its involvement in terrorism. However, the confession has made it increasingly difficult for Pakistan to maintain this stance. The JeM commander's statements have exposed the deep links between the Pakistani military and terrorist groups. He also stated that the Pakistan army chief sent generals to attend the funerals of terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has admitted that the U.S. offered mediation during Operation Sindoor, but India refused, reiterating that the conflict was a bilateral matter. Mohammad Ishaq Dar said that Islamabad raised the issue of third-party mediation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to which the US official responded that India does not support outside involvement.

PM Modi's Statement

PM Modi lauded the military for the success of Operation Sindoor, which he said "brought Pakistan to its knees". Addressing a gathering in Madhya Pradesh, PM Modi stated that the nation gives utmost priority to the security of Mother India. He added that the new India does not fear anyone's nuclear threats and is capable of entering their homes and striking them.

Implications and Reactions

The JeM commander's admission has significant implications for India-Pakistan relations. It has vindicated India's long-standing claims about Pakistan's support for terrorism. The admission is likely to increase pressure on Pakistan to take concrete action against terrorist groups operating on its soil.