The rebellion of the Pakistani army? Viral letter claims concerns about India-Pakistan war after Pahalgam attacks, mass resignation

A confidential consultation by the Pakistani army has raised concerns about unrest within the military as a deadly terrorist attack in Pahargham, Kashmir. The attack killed 26 civilians and injured 17 people, sparking fear of the Indian war and causing a surge in resignation and desert pleas between military personnel. The consulting firm introduced all ranks of the armed forces by Major General Fesar Mehmood Malik (Services Public Relations (ISPR) on April 26, urging them to maintain morale and reaffirm their loyalty to the country. ET has not independently verified the authenticity of the virus letters.

Speculation surrounding the whereabouts of Pakistan Army Chief

As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, speculation is growing about the whereabouts of Pakistan’s army chiefs. General Said Asim Munier. Unconfirmed reports indicate Munir was missing or hiding in a bunker in Rawalpindi after the Pahalgam attack. The #munirout hashtag has attracted attention on social media, and rumors spread that Munir and his family fled the country. However, these claims have not been confirmed.
To cope with these speculations, the Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office released a group photo on April 26 showing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and General Munier at an event in Abbottabad. The title includes specific dates with the aim of eliminating rumors of Munier’s absence.

Tensions surge between India and Pakistan

The unrest within the Pakistani army is a time when tensions are intensifying between India and Pakistan. India suspended the Indian Water Treaty after the Pahalgam attack (Pahalgam attack) also killed two foreign nationals, and Pakistan’s move was called “illegal”. Intelligence reports show that Pakistan has links to the attacks, further escalating the already fragile relationship between the two countries.

General Munier’s controversial rhetoric fuel tensions

Before the Pahalgam attack, General Munier made statements that had been increasing tensions. Munir called Kashmir the “jucous vein” of Pakistan, reaffirming his commitment to the theory of the two countries, highlighting the differences between Hindus and Muslims. He said: “Our religion is different, our customs are different, our traditions are different, our thoughts are different, our ambitions are different, and this is the basis of the two-state theory. We are two countries, we are not one country.”

These remarks have attracted attention from India, some of which link anti-Indian rhetoric to a growing atmosphere of extremism.