A major confession has emerged from Ilyas Kashmiri, a prominent commander of Jaish-e-Mohammed, regarding Operation Sindoor. During a rally held on February 5 in Rawalkot, POK, Kashmiri revealed that the chief of the Pakistani army had inspired terrorists by framing their mission as part of 'Ghazwa-e-Hind,' a religious war envisioned to liberate India from perceived oppression. This declaration was reportedly a rallying call for their operatives, aiming to motivate them for what Kashmiri claimed was a holy struggle for jihad.

Kashmiri elaborated that the call to arms came as they prepared for war, with military equipment and personnel being mobilized against what they branded as infidels. The statements made during the rally emphasized their determination and die-hard commitment to jihad, which Kashmiri argued was their primary identity and purpose, regardless of the government's political stance at any given time. Furthermore, this rhetoric reflects an ongoing narrative among certain jihadist groups in the region, seeking to galvanize support and recruitment by framing their efforts in religious terms.

The implications of such admissions are significant, as they not only reveal the operational mindset within influential terrorist groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed but also underline the persistent threat such organizations pose to stability in South Asia. This proclamation could potentially escalate tensions between India and Pakistan, leading to increased military readiness on both sides, and represents a critical juncture in the ongoing conflict over Kashmir and the broader regional dynamics of terrorism.