Islamabad, Seventeen years have passed since the tragic Samjhauta Express bombing that claimed the lives of 68 individuals, predominantly Pakistanis, yet the families of the victims continue to seek justice. The attack on the cross-border train service between Pakistan and India remains a sore point in relations between the two countries, with evidence pointing to the involvement of Hindutva extremists and alleged complicity by Indian secret agencies.
According to Kashmir Media Service, despite the clear availability of evidence, the Indian government has persistently denied justice to the victims’ families. The report accuses Hindutva terrorists, allegedly with the connivance of Indian secret agencies, of orchestrating the bombings to malign Pakistan. It further criticizes the Indian judiciary for acquitting four individuals linked to the attack, attributing their release to their connections within Hindutva groups and reflecting a broader policy of impunity for such extremists under the current Modi-led BJP/RSS/VHP, and Bajrang Dal government.
The report elaborates on the court’s decision to acquit the accused despite substantial evidence, including a confession from Swami Aseemanand, a Hindu extremist leader associated with the RSS, admitting involvement in the attack. This action is portrayed as part of a systemic effort by the Indian state to protect individuals affiliated with Hindutva ideologies.
Additionally, the document condemns the practice of labeling the Samjhauta Express bombing and similar incidents as false flag operations by Indian secret agencies, aimed at defaming Pakistan. It argues that such tactics have been employed repeatedly to shift blame and foster animosity towards Pakistan, undermining the prospects for peace in the region.
The report concludes by calling on the international community and peace-loving nations to recognize the threat posed by the RSS-backed Hindutva BJP government to both regional and global peace. Seventeen years on, the quest for justice for the Samjhauta Express victims remains unfulfilled, highlighting ongoing concerns over accountability and the protection of extremist elements within India.