India's false narrative against Pakistan exposed ahead of Bihar elections

Islamabad (Web Desk): In the lead-up to the Bihar elections, India's efforts to tarnish Pakistan's image with fabricated terrorism accusations have been uncovered as politically motivated.

Influenced by India’s intelligence agency, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), Indian media on August 28 claimed that three Pakistani nationals—Hasnain Ali, Adil Hussain, and Muhammad Usman—had illegally entered Bihar via Kathmandu, Nepal, labeling them terrorists and triggering a red alert.

However, these allegations have been disproved by the individuals themselves, who have provided verified travel documents and personal accounts confirming that they were traveling to Cambodia for employment.

Hasnain Ali, from Rawalpindi and son of Abrar Hussain, traveled from Dubai to Nepal on August 10, staying at Yambu Hotel in Kathmandu for 18 days. Financial difficulties delayed his flight to Malaysia for eight days, but on August 28, he boarded Batik Airways flight OD-183 to Kuala Lumpur. Hasnain emphasized that his trip was strictly for tourism and work, with plans to return to Pakistan afterward.

Muhammad Usman, hailing from Bahawalpur and son of Basharat, took a similar route, traveling from Dubai to Nepal on August 8. After a six-day stay at the Black Yard Hotel in Kathmandu, he flew to Kuala Lumpur on August 15, arrived in Bangkok on August 17, and reached Cambodia on August 19, where he is currently employed at a call center. Usman firmly denied any presence in Bihar, clarifying that Nepal was only a transit point en route to Cambodia.

Adil Hussain, from Mirpur Khas and son of Ghulam Mustafa, also traveled to Nepal on August 8 via flight FZ344. Staying at the same Kathmandu hotel as Usman, he departed for Kuala Lumpur on August 15 and arrived in Cambodia on August 27, working at a call center. Adil confirmed that his time in Nepal was solely for tourism before continuing his journey.

The detailed travel records and personal testimonies of these men expose the Indian media’s claims as unfounded and reveal the episode as a coordinated campaign of misinformation.

This tactic echoes previous false allegations, such as those linked to the Pahalgam incident. The timing, so close to Bihar’s elections, points to a deliberate attempt by the Modi government to inflame anti-Pakistan sentiment for electoral advantage.

These attempts have only resulted in further embarrassment for Indian authorities, as the facts continue to challenge their narrative.