Islamabad, November 3, 2025
Pakistan has issued a strong warning to India, accusing New Delhi of preparing another false-flag operation through maritime routes amid the ongoing tri-services military exercise “Trishul.” The statement, made by Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, signals heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Speaking informally with journalists in Rawalpindi, Lt Gen Chaudhry cautioned that Pakistan’s response to any such provocation would be “severe and decisive.”
“India should know that this time our response will be even stronger,” he said, adding that Pakistan possesses evidence suggesting India’s intent to stage a false-flag operation via the sea to create a fabricated narrative of a strike against Pakistan.
Pakistan points to “coerced fisherman” incident
Just two days prior to the DG ISPR’s remarks, Pakistani media aired the testimony of Ijaz Mallah, a fisherman who was allegedly captured by Indian forces while fishing at sea. According to Islamabad, Mallah was coerced into working for India’s intelligence agency, RAW, before being rescued and brought back to Pakistan. Authorities claim his confession supports their allegations of Indian espionage and attempts to manipulate regional narratives.
Political timing raises suspicions
Officials in Islamabad also drew attention to India’s upcoming Bihar elections on November 6, suggesting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government might seek to distract domestic audiences through aggressive posturing or manufactured incidents along the borders and sea routes.
“Such tactics have been seen before, especially before key elections in India,” noted a senior security analyst, adding that Pakistan’s military establishment views the timing of “Trishul” as deliberate.
India’s exercise ‘Trishul’ under scrutiny
The ongoing Exercise Trishul involves coordinated participation from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, showcasing integrated operations across multiple domains. While India claims the drill is a routine part of its annual readiness activities, Pakistan interprets it as a potential cover for provocative military actions or disinformation operations.
Indian intelligence sources, however, have dismissed Pakistan’s accusations as “panic-driven” and stemming from internal instability. They maintain that “Trishul” focuses solely on improving interoperability between India’s armed forces.
Fitna Al Khwarij activity adds to security pressure
Pakistan’s warning comes at a time when Fitna Al Khwarij elements previously referred to in foreign media as militant groups have extended their activities closer to major cities, adding pressure on Pakistan’s security forces. Military officials argue that India might attempt to exploit this internal challenge to justify cross-border aggression or blame Pakistan for fabricated incidents.
Islamabad’s message to the world
Pakistan has urged the international community to take note of what it describes as India’s pattern of orchestrating false narratives. The DG ISPR emphasized that any attempt to carry out a false flag incident “will be exposed with evidence” and met with an “even stronger” retaliatory response.
Islamabad has also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining regional peace but underscored that peace cannot come at the expense of national sovereignty.
“Pakistan’s armed forces are fully alert and prepared to defend every inch of the motherland,” Lt Gen Chaudhry declared.
Regional analysts react
Security experts in Islamabad believe that the latest warning marks a new phase of strategic messaging between Pakistan and India. Analysts suggest that by publicly exposing the alleged plot before it occurs, Pakistan aims to deter escalation and undermine any future Indian disinformation campaign.
The situation continues to evolve as both nations remain on high alert amid military drills, political transitions, and growing maritime security concerns in the Arabian Sea region.
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