Did Afridi Just Blame India for Pahalgam Terror Carnage?

AShahid Afridi’s Controversial Remarks on Pahalgam Attack Ignite Global Outrage. Indians Targeted Pakistan Defended in Viral Statement by a Terror Reformer

Terror Strikes Pahalgam 26 Brutally Killed

On April 22, 2025 changed the peaceful and beautiful landscape of Pahalgam, Kashmir in one moment as a terrorist act led to the killing of 26 civilians and the injuring of many others. It sent shockwaves across India causing a wave of national mourning and raised alarming security concerns.

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Afridi Video Goes Viral, Accusing Indian Forces with Delayed Entry

While the nation was in mourning, former captain of the Pakistani cricket team Shahid Afridi was in the news not for sympathizing but for controversy. Viral on social media the video shows him accusing Indian forces of not acting during the whole duration of the attack for more than an hour. “For one hour, the terrorists created fear and not a single soldier came. Then ten minutes later, blame was put on Pakistan,” he said in the video, accusing the Indian government of creating an alibi against Pakistan.

Shahid Afridi is an apt example that terrorists don’t always come with weapons.

They can be found on playgrounds as well; and can even be disguised as comedians. pic.twitter.com/gpHiyVoJne

— Pranav Mahajan (@pranavmahajan) April 28, 2025

‘Don’t Cover Up Your Mistakes,’ Said Afridi

Afridi further accused India of concealing operational blunders saying, “They let people die and then are showing videos saying attackers are alive. Don’t do this.” His comments drew immediate rebuke as critics slammed them as insensitive, misleading and politically charged.

Pakistan Always Advocates Peace, Says Afridi

In an attempt to redirect the conversation Afridi said, “Pakistan does not support terrorism; we have always wanted peace. Our religion teaches peace.” Outlining the history of neglected cricket ties. He referred to the uncertainty of his team’s travel clearance for the 2016 World Cup in India. “Your kabaddi team comes here, but we can’t play cricket? If you want to cut ties, cut them completely,” he stated.

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India Directs Diplomatic Fury Towards Pakistan

India retaliated swiftly with the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and the halt of several bilateral understandings. In response Pakistan threatened to shut its airspace to India and impose a freeze on trading between the two countries. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar commended China’s unflinching backing for Pakistan calling it the cornerstone of Pakistan’s strategic alliance.

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Applied Afridi Yet Dauntless On The Times

Afridi’s video may not technically have caught the official attention of the Indian government but public opinion was well on record. Millions have condemned his statements as ill timed and inflammatory particularly during this period of national tragedy.

Afridi’s remarks set a new tone in an already surcharged situation, further aggravating foreign relations and attracting serious focus worldwide.