A report by The Washington Post revealed that India’s external intelligence agency, RAW, has been involved in covert assassinations in Pakistan since 2021. The operations targeted several individuals, with an emphasis on assassinations executed through local criminals or Afghan operatives to ensure deniability. The report highlighted specific instances, such as the attack on Amir Sarfraz Tamba, as part of a larger plan to assassinate individuals within Pakistan. These operations were reportedly carried out under instructions from the Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and followed similar tactics seen in previous incidents involving Sikh separatists in North America.
The article also linked RAW’s operations in Pakistan to its activities abroad, including the failed assassination attempt in New York. While these tactics worked in Pakistan, they were often thwarted in the West due to stronger counterintelligence measures. The report drew parallels between RAW and Israel’s Mossad, noting that while RAW’s methods were successful in Pakistan, they faced significant challenges in the West. RAWβs operations have been part of India’s broader strategy to exert power over Pakistan and assert its strength domestically and internationally.
