‘Bomb Mumbai & Delhi if U.S. attacks us’: Ex-Pak envoy Abdul Basit’s viral threat sparks outrage

Описание: Former Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit has triggered major controversy after a viral video showed him advocating military strikes on Indian cities in response to a potential U.S. or Israeli attack on Pakistan.

In the remarks, Basit described India as the “default” target, arguing that if Pakistan is unable to strike distant adversaries like the U.S., it should instead retaliate against Indian cities such as Mumbai and New Delhi. He stated that Pakistan should “never give up” targeting India, framing it as the only viable option in such a scenario.

According to intelligence sources cited in the report, the comments are unlikely to be off-the-cuff and may reflect a broader strategic mindset within sections of Pakistan’s security establishment. Basit, who served as envoy to India from 2014 to 2017, is seen as a high-profile figure whose statements carry weight beyond personal opinion.

The remarks have been interpreted as an attempt to link India to a wider geopolitical conflict involving the U.S. and Israel, potentially escalating tensions in South Asia. Agencies warn that such rhetoric signals a “hybrid threat” environment where influential voices are used to normalise aggressive postures.

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