Aurangzeb Ahmed Pakistan Air Force Admits Involvement

Pakistan Air Force's Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed has referred to the 2019 Pulwama attack as "tactical brilliance", sparking controversy and raising questions about Pakistan's denial of involvement in other attacks. The admission was made during a press conference, where Ahmed also cast doubt on Pakistan's denial of involvement in the Pahalgam attack.

The Pulwama attack, which killed 40 Indian paramilitary personnel, was carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a group based in Pakistan. Pakistan had previously denied any involvement in the attack, but Ahmed's statement has been interpreted as an acknowledgment of Pakistan's role in the incident. However, officials have pointed out that Ahmed was likely referencing Pakistan's aerial response to India's Balakot airstrikes in 2019, rather than the Pulwama attack itself.

The statement has sparked debate and scrutiny, particularly as Pakistan faces allegations of involvement in the recent Pahalgam terror attack. The admission has also raised questions about Pakistan's denial of involvement in other attacks, including the April 22 Pahalgam attack. The Pulwama incident was a vehicle-borne suicide bombing carried out by a local Jaish-e-Mohammed recruit, and Pakistan has long denied any role in the attack.

The controversy surrounding Ahmed's statement has highlighted the complexities of the relationship between Pakistan and India, and the need for greater transparency and cooperation in addressing terrorist threats. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Pakistan's admission of involvement in the Pulwama attack will impact regional dynamics and efforts to combat terrorism.