New Delhi, April 21 (NationPress) India is meticulously monitoring the actions of foreign pressure groups that are financed by the ISI, as they attempt to propagate misleading narratives and propaganda.

Numerous organizations abroad are funded by Pakistan with the explicit goal of tarnishing India's image.

An intelligence official indicated that there seems to be an increase in efforts aimed at amplifying pressure on India through fabricated narratives. The ISI is investing in these groups to enable them to voice their opinions at various international platforms, portraying India unfavorably, the official noted.

The primary focus is on Jammu and Kashmir, where contentious issues such as Article 370 are set to be revisited. The strategy is to depict New Delhi as the aggressor in Jammu and Kashmir. This operation mirrors traditional ISI tactics that have persisted for years.

However, such activities had diminished in recent years due to a lack of audience.

The abrogation of Article 370, contrary to critics' claims, has been beneficial for the residents of J&K. Following this decision, tourism in Jammu and Kashmir flourished. More significantly, it resulted in the decline of separatism and a marked reduction in terror-related incidents. The ISI did orchestrate the Pahalgam attack, which aimed to disrupt the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Although it did affect the industry, the repercussions were temporary.

Another official stated that Pakistan is also financing the production of short films and documentaries portraying the Indian government negatively and highlighting alleged human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir under the Narendra Modi administration.

This is a deeply ingrained conspiracy that is currently being executed, with a sharp focus on Jammu and Kashmir.

An Intelligence Bureau official emphasized that the goal is to create and showcase these documentaries and short films across various countries. They aim to build upon this narrative and foster discussions around it. The official added that the ISI-supported groups will also conduct seminars and discussions, both domestically and internationally. They are attempting to internationalize the Kashmir issue and engage global leaders in dialogue about it.

Additionally, these groups are likely to circulate such content within Jammu and Kashmir, with the intention of indoctrinating the youth by presenting a nonexistent scenario. The official stressed that this propaganda campaign is crucial for the ISI, particularly following the decline of separatism in Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan aims to reintroduce this mindset, believing that if successful, it could alter the youth's perspective.

Conversely, Indian security agencies and the administration are confident that this will have minimal impact on the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, who appear to be moving beyond this phase and are focused on more constructive endeavors.

The international stage remains a concern, as the ISI is notorious for conducting campaigns to fabricate a false narrative against India. The ISI has supported organizations like the World Kashmir Awareness (WKA) and the Kashmiri American Council (KAC) to propagate this narrative internationally.

These groups, led by individuals such as Ghulam Nabi Mir and Ghulam Nabi Fai, have engaged in international lobbying concerning the Kashmir issue. Fai previously organized seminars that were explicitly designed to present Kashmir from Pakistan's viewpoint. Officials have noted a decrease in such activities between 2020 and 2024.

However, Pakistan is now eager to reinvigorate efforts to internationalize the Kashmir issue, hence the influx of funds to revive these pressure groups. Money is being allocated to organize seminars and produce short films and documentaries. The overarching theme of this initiative is to assert that the Indian government is violating human rights in Jammu and Kashmir, thereby suggesting that the Union Territory should be separated from India, the official concluded.