In a chilling escalation of Pakistan-backed terror propaganda, Lashkar-e-Taiba’s (LeT) deputy chief and Pahalgam terror attack mastermind Saifullah Kasuri has issued an open threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, warning of a second major strike, internally dubbed “Pahalgam 2.” The threat, delivered through a video accessed by CNN-News18, accuses India of engaging in “water terrorism” and claims that New Delhi deliberately triggered floods in Pakistan through “uncontrolled water release.”
The video, widely circulated on Pakistan-based social media platforms, shows Kasuri declaring that he is acting “in the name of flood relief work,” while vowing to avenge the recent floods that devastated parts of Pakistan. “India is doing water terrorism,” Kasuri said, adding that Pakistan would retaliate. He also praised Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, calling him “Field Marshal” and urging him to “teach a lesson to PM Modi like we did on May 10, 2025” -- a reference Indian intelligence agencies believe points to earlier cross-border terror plots.
According to top intelligence sources quoted by CNN-News18, Kasuri’s message is far from mere rhetoric. Officials view the statement as part of a coordinated ISI-backed psychological and narrative warfare campaign designed to stir anti-India sentiment in Pakistan and prepare the ground for fresh terror infiltration. Intelligence inputs suggest that Lashkar cells in Lahore and Bahawalpur have been instructed to revive militant activity along the Jammu and Punjab sectors, with “Pahalgam 2” being the operational codename for a possible upcoming strike.
The use of humanitarian pretexts has also emerged as a new tactic in Pakistan’s terror playbook. Kasuri’s reference to flood relief mirrors LeT’s attempt to exploit humanitarian channels and religious charities to mobilise recruits and raise funds under the guise of relief work. Intelligence officials believe LeT operatives are using mosques, madrassas, and online networks to propagate anti-India conspiracy theories, portraying natural disasters as “acts of war” by India.
This latest development underscores the increasing brazenness of Pakistan-based terror outfits, which continue to operate openly with the tacit support of the Pakistani establishment. Despite repeated international scrutiny and sanctions, groups like LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen remain active, using social media platforms to amplify their propaganda and radicalise youth.
New Delhi has taken note of the threat, with senior security officials warning that any attempt to breach India’s sovereignty will be met with “strong and decisive action.” The government maintains that Pakistan’s continued use of hybrid warfare, combining misinformation, radicalisation, and cross-border terrorism, only exposes Islamabad’s duplicity in claiming to be a victim of terrorism while actively sponsoring it.
The timing of Kasuri’s message, experts say, reflects Pakistan’s growing desperation amid political and economic instability. By invoking “water terrorism,” Islamabad appears to be shifting attention from its domestic crises while keeping the Kashmir issue alive through extremist narratives. Indian agencies have reportedly heightened surveillance along border regions, anticipating possible infiltration attempts ahead of winter.
As the threat of “Pahalgam 2” looms, officials stress that India remains prepared to neutralise any hostile action. “These are empty threats meant to provoke fear and create political noise. But India’s security apparatus is alert and will respond with full force if required,” a senior intelligence officer told CNN-News18.
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