Synopsis
In response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, Lt. Col. Gopal Chaturvedi urges for tough actions against Pakistan, advocating for a permanent solution to the PoK issue and border security, stating that Pakistan 'does not deserve any mercy.' He emphasizes the need for India to stop humanitarian aid.Key Takeaways
- Lt. Col. Gopal Chaturvedi demands strict measures against Pakistan.
- He advocates for a permanent resolution of the PoK issue.
- The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty will impact Pakistan's economy.
- Relations between the two countries will deteriorate further.
- The tourism sector in Kashmir may be adversely affected.
Mumbai, April 24 (NationPress) Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Gopal Chaturvedi emphasized the necessity for decisive actions against Pakistan, advocating for a permanent resolution of the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) situation and border sealing, declaring that the neighboring nation “does not deserve any mercy.”
In an interview with IANS, Lt. Col. Chaturvedi stated, “The stringent diplomatic actions, including those taken by the CCS on Wednesday night against Islamabad, should have been implemented much sooner… They don’t deserve any mercy, decency, or leniency.”
“Now Pakistan will come to realize that the aid India previously extended on humanitarian grounds due to a lenient approach will cease,” he remarked, pointing out that the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, 1960 would severely impact their economy and nearly cripple it.
Lt. Col. Chaturvedi noted that Indus water is essential not only for Pakistan's requirements but also for agricultural and industrial purposes.
“India had been supplying Indus waters to Pakistan purely on humanitarian terms, even after engaging in several wars with them,” he explained.
Regarding interpersonal relations, he remarked, “Numerous individuals in India have relatives in Pakistan, and vice versa. They wished to reunite, but that will cease now. The atmosphere of camaraderie that was being fostered will come to an end.”
He stated that the terror attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists, is indicative of Pakistan’s unease concerning the enhanced situation in Kashmir—both politically and economically.
“Whenever there are internal issues in Pakistan, that country, along with certain factions in India that promote hatred, perpetrate such heinous acts,” he said, emphasizing the improvement in the Valley under a democratically elected government.
He added that Kashmir is experiencing a surge in tourism and a sense of optimism among people. “Restoring public confidence may take many years... the repercussions of this attack might also affect the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra, and the Valley’s economy could suffer due to this terror incident,” he indicated.
Lt. Col. Chaturvedi also supported New Delhi’s choice to reduce diplomatic ties with Pakistan.
“What is the necessity of having a Pakistani High Commission in India?” he questioned, “You can either be a friend or an enemy; why is there a need for political games on this matter?”
“The issue must be resolved definitively. Dialogue has not yielded positive outcomes since 1947,” he asserted, demanding the most stringent actions by India against Pakistan.
He stated that the High Commission is utilized for transmitting information about India… and Pakistan sends its spies through the High Commission. “The optimal solution is to close it down,” he concluded.
