Brussels, October 10 (Daily Kiran) : A recent report has revealed that Pakistan’s failure to curb cross-border terrorism is contributing to ongoing instability throughout South Asia. This situation has placed a significant economic burden on India, exacerbated by decades of proxy warfare.
According to the report published in the European Times, Islamabad has employed terrorism as a “weapon and a long-term strategy” aimed at weakening India. Despite these challenges, the resilience of the Indian populace and institutions has allowed the country to withstand such pressures.
The report states, “Terrorism has been particularly deadly for India—not only has it claimed lives, but it has also inflicted social, emotional, and economic scars.” The underlying cause of this tragedy is attributed to Pakistan’s deliberate strategy of promoting cross-border militancy, which serves as a proxy war designed to destabilize India and deplete its resources. What Islamabad frames as a defensive strategy has, in reality, turned into an undeclared war, gradually eroding India’s strength and forcing it into a cycle of vigilance and military preparedness.
For Pakistan’s military, India has long been perceived as an existential threat. To counter this perceived danger, Pakistan has established militant networks, providing them with safe havens, training, and logistical support. Initially, these networks recruited Kashmiri youths, but they soon expanded to include foreign fighters experienced from the Afghan-Soviet war.
With assistance from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), these militants received training in camps across Pakistan, where they learned to operate weapons, use explosives, and employ guerrilla warfare tactics. The report indicates that infiltrators received guidance for crossing the Line of Control (LoC) and allegedly enjoyed military protection from the Pakistani army. Weapons, encrypted communications, and funding were reportedly funneled through ISI channels, sympathetic donors, drug trafficking, and extortion.
The report also references major terrorist attacks on India carried out by Pakistan-based groups. Notably, the 2001 attack on the Indian Parliament was executed by terrorists trained by Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, striking at the heart of Indian democracy. The 2008 Mumbai attacks, meticulously planned from Pakistan, resulted in 166 deaths and over 300 injuries, turning the city into a battlefield for three days. The 2016 Uri attack led to the deaths of 19 soldiers, prompting a “surgical strike” in retaliation. In 2019, a suicide bombing in Pulwama claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel, escalating tensions once again.
The report also highlights the 2025 Pulwama attack, where a Pakistani terrorist group killed 26 people, underscoring the persistent threat posed by terrorism.
Despite the ongoing terror campaign, the report emphasizes India’s ability to remain strong. However, it acknowledges the profound impact of these attacks on society, manifesting as mental trauma and economic strain. “Terrorism has inflicted deep wounds on multiple generations, altered national priorities, and imposed a heavy toll on development and stability,” the report concludes.
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