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Seasoned diplomat Vikram Doraiswami was appointed as India’s new ambassador to China.

Amid escalating cross-border tensions, India has presented what it calls "undeniable visual proof" of Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism. In a dramatic revelation during an interview with Sky News, India’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, unveiled a striking photograph that shows top Pakistani military officers standing behind Hafiz Abdur Rauf, a U.S.-sanctioned terrorist and brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar, during the funeral of terrorists killed in India’s recent Operation Sindoor.

“Let me show you this photograph from yesterday,” Doraiswami told the interviewer. “This person is a designated terrorist under American sanctions — Hafiz Abdur Rauf. Now, look behind him. You can clearly see uniformed Pakistani military officials. And look at the coffins. They are draped in the Pakistani national flag. If your military is giving terrorists state funerals, what does that say about your system?”

The powerful image was first presented by Indian officials at a press briefing in New Delhi, reinforcing India’s long-held position that Pakistan's military establishment is actively complicit in supporting terrorism, not just passively turning a blind eye.

Visual Evidence After Operation Sindoor

This explosive revelation follows India’s precision airstrikes on nine terrorist infrastructure sites — four in Pakistan and five in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) — under the codename Operation Sindoor. These strikes were carried out in direct retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including several tourists.

One of the most significant targets was the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters in Bahawalpur, located in Pakistan’s Punjab province — a location long tracked by Indian intelligence as a critical terror hub.

Following the strikes, the BJP released a visual on social media with a photograph of Abdul Rauf Azhar, Masood Azhar’s brother and a senior JeM operative, stamped with the word “eliminated.” Rauf Azhar was reportedly killed in the airstrikes.

The Terrorist Behind Iconic Attacks

Abdul Rauf Azhar’s name is tied to several major terror incidents against India, including:

1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814, which led to the release of three jailed terrorists, including Masood Azhar himself.

2001 Indian Parliament attack, which brought India and Pakistan to the brink of war.

2016 Pathankot airbase assault, where Rauf played a key operational role.

Past Warnings, Ignored

High Commissioner Doraiswami also emphasized that Pakistan’s calls for international intervention are hypocritical. He recalled how India allowed Pakistani investigators to access the Pathankot Air Force base in 2016, hoping for cooperation. However, Pakistan allegedly misused or ignored evidence provided.

Further, he pointed to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, where India shared voluminous evidence, including GPS data, communication intercepts, and the testimony of captured terrorist Ajmal Kasab — all of which were reportedly manipulated or dismissed by Pakistan to cover up its links with the perpetrators.

India’s Stand: Enough is Enough

India’s diplomatic message is clear — the world must stop pretending that Pakistan’s terror network operates independently of its state machinery. With visual and operational evidence mounting, India aims to hold Islamabad accountable before global forums.

Ram Govind das with United kingdom’s Indian ambassador Mr Vikram Doraiswami at India House in London.