EXPOSED: Pakistan Supplying Chemical Weapons To Hizbul Mujahideen  

Pakistan is reportedly providing chemical weapons to Kashmiri separatist group Hizbul Mujahideen for carrying out terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, audio excerpts intercepted by Indian security agencies have revealed.

The transcripts, accessed by CNN-News18, are irrefutable proof that Pakistan is aiding and abetting terror activities in the Valley. The terrorist outfits lost 90 members over the last few months and scoring chemical weapons is seen as a desperate attempt to hit back at the Indian armed forces.

The transcripts revealed Hizbul militants already have the chemical weapons in possession. Hizbul plans to use those weapons to startle Indian security forces.

"Peer Sahib [LeT chief Hafiz Muhammed Saeed] wants me, but my people want me back. Our next programme will be after Eid...We will plan our next move after Eid," the transcript says, CNN-News18 reported.

"Inshallah, we are going to get lots of support from Pakistan...things are happening along the border. In days to come, Pakistan will step-up its anti-India game,' an operative of the Hizbul Mujahideen can be heard saying.

The operative goes on to say: "Till now we've used grenade launchers on the Indian army...killing just 3-4 and injuring a few. But now it's time to change our tactics. We will straightaway use chemical weapons...to kill as many as possible at the same time."

Lieutenant General (Retired) GD Bakshi told the channel: "It seems they are looking for a big terror attack." BJP MP RK Singh also reacted to the report saying: "If this sort of escalation take place then that will lead to war. Handler of Hizbul Mujahideen need to think carefully. This will lead to massive outrage in India and world."

Hizbul Mujahideen, which is based in Kashmir, is the biggest terrorist group in the Valley with around 200 active members. The group is also suspected to have aided the Amarnath Yatra attack on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in the Batengoo area of Anantnag district on Monday.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police had said Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was responsible for the attack on the bus carrying the pilgrims. However, the terrorist organisation has denied involvement in the attack. The group has condemned the attack and called it a 'reprehensible' and 'un-Islamic' act.

Use Of Chemical Weapons By Terrorists May Invite Full-Scale Military Response From India

It is common knowledge that Pakistani officials from Prime Minister to Army Chief have made a martyr out of Burhan Wani, the commander of terror group Hizbul Mujahideen. Burhan was killed in an encounter with Indian security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on July 8 last year. All these despite India's claim that Islamabad is sponsoring terrorism. And now in what could leave Pakistani leaders red-faced, a report has emerged stating that the country is supplying chemical weapons to Hizbul Mujahideen for carrying out terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the audio excerpts intercepted by security agencies, Hizbul Mujahideen members have already got the chemical weapons to be used primarily against the Indian military forces, reported News 18. If the report turns out right, the way India would deal with terror activities in the valley could drastically change.

It needs to be mentioned that the terror outfit, which has around 200 active members in the valley, has been hit hard by the Indian army ever since its commander was killed a year ago. Another shocking event took place when Wani's second-in-command Sabzar Ahmad Bhat was killed by security forces in Tral on 27 May this year, and at least 90 members belonging to the terror outfit have been gunned down in the last few months.

Militancy in the Valley has relatively mellowed down in the last one year following stern action from the Indian Army, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Jammu and Kashmir Police. However, the defense strategy would take a completely different turn if the terrorists start using chemical weapons. India could be forced to come up with fiercer mechanisms, including more sophisticated weapons and better intelligence to deal with the new challenge.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif paid tribute to Wani on his first death anniversary (July 8), saying that his country would support the people of the Valley in their fight for self-determination. The country's Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa also showered praises on Wani, which invited a strong condemnation from India's External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Gopal Baglay a few days ago.

Interestingly, security agencies intercepted the conversation between Hizbul Mujahideen members relating to the use of chemical weapons just a few days after Pakistani officials voiced support for the terror outfit.