To prove its claims of conducting a 'surgical strike' across the Line of Control, the Indian army on Wednesday gave a go-ahead to its government to release the video footage of the operation, reported The Economic Times.
This recommendation came in the wake of Pakistan’s persistent claim that the September 29 predawn strikes never happened. However, the final decision to release the video lies with the Indian premier Narendra Modi, the Indian media outlet reported.
However, Former Indian military chief General VP Malik, termed the Indian political class' demand for the release of the video footage to be "utter nonsense".
"Only the Army should take a call on whether to release the video or not and when," he said.
Hitting out at those questioning the credibility of the strikes, he said "The video should not be released just because some stupid people have sought so."
Another former Army chief General JJ Singh also joined Malik in criticising such voices and said when armed forces make a claim there should be no doubt.
'India shooting a fake video to authenticate its claim'
Engineer Rashid, a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of India-held Kashmir, has warned the media that Indian Army is shooting a fake video of "Surgical Strike" in Leepa valley to authenticate their "fake claim" of surgical strikes".
"There was no exchange of fire during the last 20 days before the said strikes," the MLA said.
"The politicians were supporting Modi because of the political pressure, but now everyone in the opposition is asking for the proof," Rashid added.
In the five-minute-long video, Rashid praised the role of Pakistan, who briefed the international media about the false Indian claims at the LoC.
Kejriwal under 'ink attack'
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal came under an 'ink attack' in Rajasthan on Tuesday, days after he said the Indian government should provide evidence that its troops carried out the "surgical strikes".
As the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader was leaving the home of a local leader after a condolence meeting, a man later identified as Dinesh Ojha accused Kejriwal of being an anti-national and attacked him with black ink.
Ojha — a student leader of the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the BJP — was taken into custody, NDTV quoted police sources as saying.
Modi warns ministers against 'chest thumping' on surgical strikes
Modi, however, on Wednesday warned his ministers against "chest thumping" on surgical strikes, reported NDTV.
Citing sources, NDTV said Modi has advised his cabinet members not to speak out of turn on claimed surgical strikes carried out by Indian forces across the LoC last week.
