Pahalgam terror: Maulana urges Pakistanis to raise their voices against own Govt, army
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Urging Pakistani citizens to rise against their government for its alleged role in nurturing terror against India following the attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, senior Sunni cleric and Imam of Aishbagh Eidgah, Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali, also called on Indians not to communalise the issue, emphasizing that no religion condones terrorism.
Maulana Khalid Rashid not only condemned the attack that killed at least 26 people, primarily tourists, but also appreciated the steps taken by India against Pakistan in response to the terror attack, terming them necessary and timely.
Speaking to IANS, the cleric denounced efforts to communalise the tragedy, stating, "My appeal to fellow Indians is not to view this terror incident through a religious lens. No religion condones violence or terrorism."
He also expressed concern over some social media posts spreading a negative message, urging citizens to stand together during this difficult time. “In this hour of crisis, every Indian — regardless of religion or political affiliation — must stand together,” he added.
Firangi Mahali also praised the Indian government's swift response to the attack, which included several significant actions aimed at sending a strong message to Pakistan.
He endorsed the measures taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, the closure of the Attari-Wagah border, and the expulsion of Pakistan’s military attachés from New Delhi. He described these steps as "necessary and timely," affirming that they were appropriate given the scale of the attack.
The cleric called on the people of Pakistan to rise against their government and military for facilitating such acts of terror. "The people of Pakistan should understand that no one will support such activities. They should raise their voices against their own government and army, which are encouraging these acts of terrorism," Firangi Mahali said.
As political tensions rise, Firangi Mahali appealed for national unity, urging all political parties to come together to show solidarity and support for the government’s decisions, saying, "This is not the time for political division. All parties must stand united so that a positive image of national solidarity is conveyed internationally."
