India’s Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, emphasized that India’s Operation Sindoor against Pakistan has been paused, not ended. He asserted that Pakistan must hand over terrorists Hafiz Saeed, Sajid Mir, and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi to India, just as the United States extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the mastermind behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Notably, J.P. Singh has also served as India’s envoy at the High Commission in Pakistan.
In an interview, Singh called for the creation of a global alliance against terrorism and compared the situation to the U.S. action of extraditing Tahawwur Rana. Recalling events preceding Operation Sindoor, Singh mentioned the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, where 26 civilians were targeted and killed based on their religion.
The Indian envoy stated that India’s response focused specifically on terrorist groups and their infrastructure within Pakistan. He stressed that the terrorists killed people based on their faith, and India’s operation was against these terrorist groups and networks, whereas Pakistan responded by attacking Indian military establishments.
Operation Sindoor not over, only paused
When asked whether the ceasefire indicated an end to the conflict, J.P. Singh clarified: “Operation Sindoor has only been paused, not concluded.” He said a ceasefire is currently in place, but India has made it clear that the operation is not over.
He further asserted, “Wherever terrorists exist, we will eliminate them and destroy their infrastructure.”
“Blood and water cannot flow together” – J.P. Singh
On the Indus Waters Treaty, Singh remarked that while India is facing continuous cross-border terrorist attacks, it can no longer maintain treaties based on goodwill and friendship. Citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, “Blood and water cannot flow together.”
Singh emphasized that terrorism must stop. He strongly stated that any treaty can only be effective if Pakistan stops supporting terrorism. While one Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has been suspended, the other – Operation Sindoor – continues as India’s war on terrorism.
He named Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed as the two main groups behind terrorist attacks in India and pointed out that their leaders roam freely in Pakistan. He added that Pakistan can only reduce tensions by handing over the terrorists India has long demanded.
Referring to the U.S., Singh asked, “If America can extradite such criminals, why can’t Pakistan?” He concluded by saying that Pakistan simply needs to hand over Hafiz Saeed, Lakhvi, and Sajid Mir – and the matter will be resolved.
