In a stunning revelation that could further destabilize South Asia, a Pakistani military official has reportedly admitted the country’s involvement in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, which killed 40 personnel of India’s Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The admission, captured in a video now circulating widely, contradicts Pakistan’s long-standing denial and labels the attack an act of “tactical brilliance.”
The Pulwama bombing, executed by the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist group based in Pakistan, marked a dark chapter in India-Pakistan relations. It sparked a military confrontation that culminated in the Balakot air strikes by India and raised the specter of a broader conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
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The recent acknowledgment comes amid rising hostilities, with India launching Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, in retaliation for a deadly terror strike in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives. The operation involved precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), reinforcing India’s hardline stance against cross-border terrorism.
Indian officials have yet to issue a formal response to the Pulwama admission, but sources within the Ministry of External Affairs indicated that this could dramatically reshape New Delhi’s diplomatic and strategic calculus. The revelation is expected to be brought up in global forums, with India likely to renew its demand for international sanctions and heightened pressure on Pakistan for harboring and sponsoring terror groups.
This development is already influencing regional diplomacy. Security analysts warn that such a public shift in Pakistan’s narrative not only escalates tensions but also undermines past peace initiatives, including the Kartarpur Corridor talks and various back-channel dialogues. The Pulwama attack has long been a sensitive and painful memory in India, and an admission of guilt is likely to harden public sentiment and political resolve.
As both nations brace for the fallout, global powers including the United States, United Nations, and European Union are closely monitoring the situation. The international community has consistently condemned the Pulwama attack, and a confirmed admission by Pakistan could prompt fresh rounds of diplomatic isolation or censure.
The Pakistani military official’s statement may prove to be a watershed moment in the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict narrative. If formally acknowledged by Islamabad, it could alter the regional security landscape and reinforce India’s long-standing claim that cross-border terrorism is state-sponsored.
