akistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Asim Munir, sharply criticized India's Hindutva ideology on Friday. He stated that the ideology has led to increased attacks on minorities, particularly in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

During his address at the Margalla Dialogue 2024, organized by the Policy Research Institute (IPRI), General Munir highlighted that the consequences of Hindutva are felt globally. He emphasized that minorities, especially those from the Sikh and Muslim communities, face growing threats due to India’s extremist policies.

General Munir described Hindutva as a force of “cruelty and brutality,” particularly in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). He argued that the Indian government’s actions in Kashmir are part of a broader campaign fueled by this extremist ideology. Margalla Dialogue 2024 Policy Research Institute (IPRI) General Munir

General Munir described Hindutva as a force of “cruelty and brutality,” particularly in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). He argued that the Indian Government’s actions in Kashmir are part of a broader campaign fueled by this extremist ideology.

He pointed to India’s alleged involvement in extrajudicial killings abroad. Both Canada and the United States have accused Indian agents of being involved in targeted killings, including the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh advocate for Khalistan.

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) also raised concerns about India’s treatment of its religious minorities. Their 2024 report details a rise in violence, arbitrary arrests, and the destruction of religious sites. The report also condemned the spread of misinformation and hate speech, which have contributed to this climate of fear and violence.