The Real Reason India Just Fired Missiles at Pakistan — And Why No One’s Talking About It

The World Is Lying About Kashmir: This Is a Religious War, Not a Border Dispute

“The Real Reason India Just Fired Missiles at Pakistan. Its not just a land dispute. It’s a clash of religion, identity, and survival — and the world needs to stop pretending otherwise.”

In the 21st century—when most Americans think wars are fought over oil, power, or politics—it’s easy to overlook a truth that feels ancient but remains violently alive: some nations were built on religion, and some wars are still fought in it's name.

The India-Pakistan conflict isn’t just about borders or territory. It’s about identity—Hindu vs. Muslim, nation vs. ideology, history vs. modernity. These two nuclear-armed nations were carved out of the British Empire in 1947 because they could no longer coexist under a single flag. One was built for Hindus, the other for Muslims. That’s not ancient history—it’s the foundation of the current crisis.

When India launched missiles at Pakistan this year, it wasn’t a show of force for the cameras. It was a warning. A final one. Because despite decades of diplomacy and international pressure, Pakistan continues to allow extremist groups to operate under the veil of “freedom fighters,” unleashing terror attacks inside Indian territory—especially in Kashmir.

And yet, the global media barely blinked.

I. A Bloody Partition: Where It All Began

The modern India-Pakistan conflict was born in 1947, when British India was partitioned into two separate states: India (predominantly Hindu) and Pakistan (created as a homeland for Muslims). This hastily executed division left the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir—a Muslim-majority region ruled by a Hindu maharaja—stranded in the middle.

Under the terms of partition, princely states could choose to join either nation. In October 1947, after tribal militias backed by Pakistan invaded Kashmir, the maharaja chose to accede to India in exchange for military support. Thus began the First Indo-Pakistani War (1947–1948) and the birth of a conflict that has now lasted more than 75 years.

II. The Fight Over Kashmir: More Than Just a Border

Today, the region is split into three:

• Jammu and Kashmir (administered by India)

• Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir (administered by Pakistan)

• Aksai Chin (controlled by China but claimed by India)

While Pakistan refers to its part as “Azad (Free) Kashmir,” India sees it as illegally occupied territory. Conversely, India considers Jammu and Kashmir its sovereign territory, especially after August 5, 2019, when the Indian government revoked Article 370, ending the region’s special autonomous status.

III. Diplomacy That Goes Nowhere

India has made multiple diplomatic attempts at peace, especially after terrorist attacks. However, the trust deficit runs deep.

• 2001 Indian Parliament Attack: Carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed (both Pakistan-based). India initiated diplomatic outreach, but Pakistan denied involvement.

• 2008 Mumbai Attacks: 166 civilians killed. The attackers were traced back to Pakistan, yet Islamabad never prosecuted the masterminds despite global pressure.

• 2016 Uri Attack and 2019 Pulwama bombing (which killed 40 Indian paramilitary personnel): Both led India to retaliate with surgical strikes and airstrikes in Balakot, Pakistan.

India’s latest missile launches (April 2025) are viewed as strategic deterrence and a stern message: stop harboring terrorists under the guise of “freedom fighters,” or face consequences.

IV. Terrorism or “Freedom Fighters”? The Blurred Line

Pakistan often refers to groups operating in Kashmir as “freedom fighters” seeking liberation for Kashmiri Muslims. India, however, views them as radicalized Islamist militants, many trained and armed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Groups like:

• Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)

• Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)

• Hizbul Mujahideen

…are officially designated terrorist organizations by the UN, US, and EU, yet continue to operate openly in Pakistan with little to no crackdown.

V. The Kashmiri People: Victims of Politics and Extremism

Caught in the crossfire are the Kashmiri civilians, many of whom long for peace and autonomy. India has been accused of heavy militarization and human rights violations, while Pakistan is blamed for radicalizing and recruiting youth into militant groups.

Reports from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch chronicle incidents of indiscriminate killings, arbitrary detentions, and internet blackouts in Indian-administered Kashmir. However, cross-border terror is also a brutal daily reality — with over 20,000 people killed in insurgency-related violence since 1989.

VI. The Religion Factor: The Elephant in the Room

Though world leaders tread carefully around the religious undertones, the conflict is undeniably rooted in faith-based nationalism.

• India: Majority Hindu, governed by a secular constitution but led by a Hindu nationalist government (BJP).

• Pakistan: An Islamic republic, originally founded on Muslim identity, with growing influence of Sunni fundamentalism.

Militant groups portray the fight as a holy war, and Pakistan’s refusal to clamp down on them reflects a tacit approval, or at least political utility in keeping India off balance.

VII. What Now? A Path Forward or Permanent Stalemate?

• India’s position: No talks until Pakistan dismantles its terror infrastructure.

• Pakistan’s position: No peace until India reverses its 2019 actions in Kashmir.

• Reality: The two nuclear-armed neighbors are locked in a cold war with no end in sight, and diplomacy is deadlocked.

Until the root ideological and religious issues are acknowledged — not just dismissed as “border issues” — the region will remain a powder keg, where every attack risks full-blown war.

Stop Calling It a Land Dispute

This isn’t just about territory. It’s about identity. It’s about religion. It’s about history. And most of all, it’s about a population that’s been used as pawns in a high-stakes game for far too long.

Ignoring the religious fuel behind this fire won’t put it out. Pakistan’s inaction against extremists speaks volumes, and India’s growing militancy in response signals a darker future unless a real reckoning begins.

Sources:

• United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Kashmir (1948–present)

• “The Kashmir Dispute: 1947–2012” by Iffat Malik

• Human Rights Watch & Amnesty International Reports (2015–2024)

• Indian Ministry of External Affairs and Pakistani Foreign Ministry Statements

• BBC, Al Jazeera, and Reuters coverage of 2019–2025 cross-border incidents