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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
If US can extradite terrorists, Pak can give us Saeed, Lakhvi: Indian envoy
Calling upon to form an international coalition against terrorism, India's Ambassador to Israel JP Singh, has stressed that India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan is "paused" and "not over", demanding that Islamabad should handover key terrorists Hafiz Saeed, Sajid Mir and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi just like US did with one of the masterminds of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, Tahawwur Hussain Rana. Narrating the incidents leading up to India's offensive, Singh in an interview with Israeli TV channel i24 on Monday said that the operation was initially against terror groups in Pakistan. "The terrorists killed people based on their religion. They asked people their religion before killing them and 26 innocent lives were lost", the Indian ambassador said citing the Pahalgam attack of April 22. "India's operation was against terror groups and their infrastructure to which Pakistan responded by attacking India's military installations", he emphasised. Asked if the ceasefire is holding and if it is the 'end of the matter' for India, Singh responded by saying that "the ceasefire is still holding on but we have made it very clear that Operation Sindoor is paused, it's not yet over". "The fight against terrorism will continue. We have set a new normal and the new normal is that we will follow an offensive strategy. Wherever terrorists are, we have to kill those terrorists and we have to destroy their infrastructure. So it is still not over but as we speak the ceasefire is still intact", he asserted. Describing India's attack on Nur Khan base in the early morning of May 10 as a game changer, Singh said that it created panic in Pakistan and their DGMO reached out to their Indian counterpart seeking a ceasefire. On the question of suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) that Pakistan has described as "an act of war", the Indian envoy said that the two key words that guided the treaty were never honoured and India on the contrary was always battling against terror attacks emanating from Pakistan. "IWT was signed in 1960 and the preamble of the treaty includes two key words - goodwill and the past so many years what we have seen (is that) we were allowing water to flow and what was Pakistan doing - they were allowing terror (attacks) to come on the Indian side", Singh noted. "There was a lot of frustration among people that this cannot go on like this. Our Prime Minister said that blood and water cannot flow together and that is the reason that we decided to put this IWT in abeyance", he added. "Terror must stop", the Indian ambassador asserted for a treaty like this to be operational and Pakistan must stop cross-border terrorism. "While IWT is in abeyance, another IWT is operational - Operation Sindoor is India's War Against Terrorism", he said. Citing a long list of terror attacks in India that originated from Pakistan, Singh said that the "root cause are these two groups Jaish-e-Muhammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba". The leaders of Lashkar-e-Taiba which was behind the Mumbai attacks in which several Jews were also killed, continue to roam free, he noted. "They need to do a very simple thing - when the preamble includes goodwill and friendship, they just need to hand over these terrorists to us", the envoy stressed. Pointing out that the United States recently extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who was involved in the Mumbai attack, the diplomat who has also served in Pakistan in the past said that Islamabad could also do the same. "When the US can hand over these culprits, why can't Pakistan hand over? They have to simply hand over Hafeez Saeed, Lakhvi, Sajid Mir and things will be over", he emphasised. With reference to Pakistan's offer to investigate the Pahalgam attack, Singh dismissed it, describing it as a deflection strategy. What has happened to the Mumbai attack? What has happened to the Pathankot air base attack? What has happened to the Pulwama attack, he questioned. We have given them dossiers after dossiers we have given them technical inputs. America has shared with them evidence. Everything is there but what have they done, he asked. Lakhvi, who was the main planner of the Mumbai attack, is still roaming freely. Hafiz Saeed, the head of Lashkar-e-Taiba, planner and executioner of the Mumbai attack is roaming freely. So we can't believe them, Singh said. Contending that terrorism is a global menace, the Indian envoy called for greater cooperation among the countries faced with the challenge. "At an international level all those countries including India, Israel and many other countries that face the brunt of terrorism, we need to expand our diplomatic reach, we need to cooperate, we need to form a coalition against terrorism and most importantly against the supporters of these terrorist groups" he proposed. He concluded by saying that "our prime minister has made it very clear very clear that we have zero tolerance on terrorism. We are not going to accept this cross-border terrorism".
NDTV
20-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Op Sindoor Is "Not Over", Pak Must Hand Over Terrorist Hafiz Saeed: Indian Envoy
Jerusalem: Calling upon to form an international coalition against terrorism, India's Ambassador to Israel JP Singh, has stressed that India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan is "paused" and "not over", demanding that Islamabad should handover key terrorists Hafiz Saeed, Sajid Mir and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi just like US did with one of the masterminds of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, Tahawwur Hussain Rana. Narrating the incidents leading up to India's offensive, Mr Singh in an interview with Israeli TV channel i24 on Monday said that the operation was initially against terror groups in Pakistan. "The terrorists killed people based on their religion. They asked people their religion before killing them and 26 innocent lives were lost", the Indian ambassador said citing the Pahalgam attack of April 22. "India's operation was against terror groups and their infrastructure to which Pakistan responded by attacking India's military installations", he emphasised. Asked if the ceasefire is holding and if it is the 'end of the matter' for India, Mr Singh responded by saying that "the ceasefire is still holding on but we have made it very clear that Operation Sindoor is paused, it's not yet over". "The fight against terrorism will continue. We have set a new normal and the new normal is that we will follow an offensive strategy. Wherever terrorists are, we have to kill those terrorists and we have to destroy their infrastructure. So it is still not over but as we speak the ceasefire is still intact", he asserted. Describing India's attack on Nur Khan base in the early morning of May 10 as a game changer, Mr Singh said that it created panic in Pakistan and their DGMO reached out to their Indian counterpart seeking a ceasefire. On the question of suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) that Pakistan has described as "an act of war", the Indian envoy said that the two key words that guided the treaty were never honoured and India on the contrary was always battling against terror attacks emanating from Pakistan. "IWT was signed in 1960 and the preamble of the treaty includes two key words - goodwill and the past so many years what we have seen (is that) we were allowing water to flow and what was Pakistan doing - they were allowing terror (attacks) to come on the Indian side", Mr Singh noted. "There was a lot of frustration among people that this cannot go on like this. Our Prime Minister said that blood and water cannot flow together and that is the reason that we decided to put this IWT in abeyance", he added. "Terror must stop", the Indian ambassador asserted for a treaty like this to be operational and Pakistan must stop cross-border terrorism. "While IWT is in abeyance, another IWT is operational - Operation Sindoor is India's War Against Terrorism", he said. Citing a long list of terror attacks in India that originated from Pakistan, JP Singh said that the "root cause are these two groups — Jaish-e-Muhammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba". The leaders of Lashkar-e-Taiba which was behind the Mumbai attacks in which several Jews were also killed, continue to roam free, he noted. "They need to do a very simple thing - when the preamble includes goodwill and friendship, they just need to hand over these terrorists to us", the envoy stressed. Pointing out that the United States recently extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who was involved in the Mumbai attack, the diplomat who has also served in Pakistan in the past said that Islamabad could also do the same. "When the US can hand over these culprits, why can't Pakistan hand over? They have to simply hand over Hafeez Saeed, Lakhvi, Sajid Mir and things will be over", he emphasised. With reference to Pakistan's offer to investigate the Pahalgam attack, Mr Singh dismissed it, describing it as a deflection strategy. "What has happened to the Mumbai attack? What has happened to the Pathankot air base attack? What has happened to the Pulwama attack," he questioned. "We have given them dossiers after dossiers — we have given them technical inputs. America has shared with them evidence. Everything is there but what have they done", he asked. "Lakhvi, who was the main planner of the Mumbai attack, is still roaming freely. Hafiz Saeed, the head of Lashkar-e-Taiba, planner and executioner of the Mumbai attack is roaming freely. So we can't believe them," Mr Singh said. Contending that terrorism is a global menace, the Indian envoy called for greater cooperation among the countries faced with the challenge. "At an international level all those countries including India, Israel and many other countries that face the brunt of terrorism, we need to expand our diplomatic reach, we need to cooperate, we need to form a coalition against terrorism and most importantly against the supporters of these terrorist groups" he proposed. He concluded by saying that "our prime minister has made it very clear — very clear — that we have zero tolerance on terrorism. We are not going to accept this cross-border terrorism".
News18
19-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
‘If US Can Hand Over Rana, Why Can't Pakistan Give Us Hafiz, Azhar?': Indian Envoy To Israel
Last Updated: In an interview with Israel's i24 News, India's Ambassador JP Singh warned that Operation Sindoor is only 'paused' and normalcy hinges on Pakistan handing over wanted terrorists In a strong and unambiguous message to Islamabad, India's Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, said that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) — long upheld as a symbol of bilateral goodwill — could no longer survive when one side chooses violence over peace. 'Goodwill, friendship and blood can't flow together," Singh told Israel's i24 News, confirming that the treaty has been put in abeyance following Pakistan's continued sponsorship of cross-border terrorism. 'Over the years, we allowed water to flow; Pakistan allowed terror to flow," Singh said, referring to decades of attacks by groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. The final trigger, he said, was the April 22 Pahalgam attack, where 26 people were killed based on their religion. 'This cannot go on like this. Our Prime Minister made it clear — blood and water cannot flow together." Singh said the treaty's foundational principle of friendship and goodwill had been 'repeatedly violated" by Pakistan's actions. He asserted that the pause in the treaty will continue until Islamabad ends its terror infrastructure and hands over key perpetrators. 'When the US can extradite Tahawwur Rana, why can't Pakistan hand over Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, and Sajid Mir? Everything will be normal if Pakistan hands over these terrorists to India." Singh gave a detailed account of Operation Sindoor, describing it as a calibrated military response that unfolded in two phases. On May 7, Indian forces launched precision strikes on terror camps and launchpads in Muzaffarabad, the LeT headquarters in Muridke, and JeM headquarters in Bahawalpur, killing over 100 terrorists. When Pakistan retaliated by targeting Indian military installations, India hit back with strikes on army bases, radar systems, and airfields, including Nur Khan and Sargodha. 'Their DGMO called ours — and that's how the ceasefire was initiated on the evening of May 10," he said. But Singh cautioned that this was not the end. 'The ceasefire is holding for now. But Operation Sindoor is paused, not over. A new normal has been set — we will follow an offensive doctrine. Wherever terrorists are, we will strike. Their infrastructure will be destroyed." He also took aim at Pakistan's duplicity. 'They keep saying they want investigations and international probes. But what about Mumbai, Pathankot, Pulwama? We gave them dossiers. The US gave them evidence. Yet Sajid Mir, Hafiz Saeed, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi are roaming free. You simply cannot believe them." Turning to India-Israel cooperation, Singh called it 'strategic and rapidly expanding". He noted that while India relies on its indigenous defence platforms under the Make in India initiative, Israeli systems were also crucial during Operation Sindoor. 'The difference is: we use these platforms to target terrorists. Pakistan uses its resources to protect them." He outlined the potential for deeper ties in infrastructure, agriculture, water management, science and technology, and workforce mobility. He cited India's $1.5 billion investment in Haifa port, interest in Tel Aviv metro projects, and the signing of migration and mobility agreements to send skilled Indian workers across sectors like caregiving, hospitality and agriculture. 'Even during conflict, there was no security issue for Indian workers in Israel," he said. Looking ahead, Singh called for a broad global alliance against terrorism, uniting countries like India and Israel. 'Those who suffer must come together — not just against terror groups, but their supporters and shelters. The world must act with zero tolerance."
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is JP Singh? The IFS officer behind John Abraham's The Diplomat who helped Uzma return from Pakistan
John Abraham's newly released political drama The Diplomat has captured the attention of audiences all around the country. Based on real-life events, the film highlights a tense diplomatic operation led by Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer JP Singh, who was instrumental in helping an Indian woman escape a dire situation in Pakistan. As the compelling story plays out on screen, viewers are curious to learn more about the real diplomat who inspired the film. So scroll down to know who JP Singh is and more. Who is JP Singh? The IFS officer behind John Abraham's The Diplomat Jitender Pal Singh, better known as JP Singh, is a high-ranking officer in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), widely recognized for his crucial involvement in the 2017 rescue of Uzma Ahmed an Indian woman who was coerced into marriage and held against her will in Pakistan. During this operation, Singh was posted as the Deputy High Commissioner at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Yesterday, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hosted a special evening at @IsraelMFA with the world premiere of movie "The Diplomat", starring the famous Indian actor John Abraham. The film tells the true story of #India's new Ambassador to #Israel, JP Singh, and the extraordinary… JP Singh has held several prominent positions throughout his diplomatic career, including serving as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs' Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran (PAI) division, where he was instrumental in formulating India's approach to the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. His appointment as India's Ambassador to Israel in January 2025 further highlights his deep experience and skill in managing sensitive international affairs. All you need to know about The Diplomat Featuring John Abraham in the lead role, The Diplomat is a dramatized retelling of the real-life mission to rescue Uzma Ahmed played by Sadia Khateeb, with Abraham's character based on the experiences of IFS officer JP Singh. The film has been directed by Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah. The soundtrack for The Diplomat was created by composers A. R. Rahman, Manan Bhardwaj, and Anurag Saikia, with lyrics penned by Manoj Muntashir, P. K. Mishra, and Kausar Munir. You can watch The Diplomat on Netflix.
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First Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
John Abraham's The Diplomat on Netflix: ‘The script of The Diplomat enamoured me and I…'
As John Abraham's The Diplomat is doing even better on Netflix, here is a look back at what he said and how the role enamoured him. read more EXCLUSIVE! John Abraham on The Diplomat: Is it getting nominated for the National award; here's what he had to say | Not Just Bollywood John Abraham plays the role of diplomat JP Singh, a man of few words but strong-headed and knows his job like the back of his hand. In the The Diplomat which is now showing on Netflix, John Abraham had mentioned in an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost just after it's theatrical release, he had mentioned, 'People think since it's my film, he is going to fight, beat people and throw people. We did none of them. There wasn't a single scene where we went over the top.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD WATCH the full video interview with John Abraham on The Diplomat here: A very engaging espionage film, The Diplomat deals with finer details of diplomacy. It is not a typical high-octane action packed drama where we see John flexing his muscles, it is indeed far from it where he is shown as a very firm, sorted and no-nonsense diplomat. It tells the real life story of Uzma Ahmed who was forced to get married and held captive by her husband in Pakistan's Buner in 2017. Considering it is a very different film for John Abraham where he didn't get a chance to flex his muscles, he said 'The script of The Diplomat enamoured me and I fell in love with it. Each and every character in this film has an arc. It's a laborious process and what came out was beautiful at the end. I think the film deserves to be one of the nominees for the National award. I feel India should make more films like this.' Directed by Shivam Nair, The Diplomat featuring John Abraham as JP Singh and Sadia Khateeb as Uzma Ahmed is an engaging real-life story which will give you shivers down your spine. The Diplomat is in fact John Abraham's career best performance. Directed by Shivam Nair with John Abraham and Sadia Khateeb as leads, the movie revolves around the real-life story of Uzma Ahmed's (Sadia Khateeb) brave escape from Pakistan with the help of JP Singh (John Abraham). WATCH the trailer of The Diplomat movie here: STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
