India fabricates Mumbai “human bomb” threat to malign Pakistan ahead of FATF meeting
Islamabad: Just days before the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting, India is reportedly intensifying its daily propaganda campaign against Pakistan, fabricating sensational terrorism stories to malign its international image.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the latest claim involves Mumbai police receiving a WhatsApp message alleging 34 vehicles loaded with “human bombs” and the infiltration of 14 Pakistani ‘terrorists’ carrying 400 kg of Royal Demolition Explosive RDX. Authorities reported heightened security across the city, coinciding with the 10-day Ganesh festival, amplifying public fear.
No independent verification of the threat or Pakistani involvement has been provided, raising serious questions about the authenticity of the claims. Pakistan, aware of India’s habitual misinformation, had already informed FATF authorities about the potential fabrication before Indian media propagated the story.
This follows a clear pattern of India linking Pakistan to every purported terror threat, creating continuous narratives of cross-border terrorism, often timed with major public events to maximize fear and political leverage.
Analysts note that such recurring stories serve multiple objectives: justifying heavy policing, influencing domestic opinion, and strengthening India’s international portrayal of Pakistan as a terror sponsor.
The Mumbai “human bombs” story fits this formula, suggesting a new “drama” in India’s daily anti-Pakistan propaganda playbook rather than an independently verified security incident.
This strategy reflects a broader trend of weaponizing information, where unverified threats are amplified to associate Pakistan with terrorism, regardless of evidence, maintaining a constant narrative of hostility at both domestic and international levels especially strategically timed around sensitive moments like FATF deliberations.
