“A line has been crossed — one that history will remember.”
For India, the events of 22nd April 2025 are what 9/11 was
for America in 2001 and what 7th October 2023 was for Israel.
It is not about the scale, nor just the horror of the massacre. It is about the
line that has been crossed.
In the United States, 9/11 was the first time the heartland
was attacked — something even the two World Wars did not achieve. It delivered
a wound that has scarred generations.
In Israel, Hamas exposed the true brutality of jihadist terrorism: burning
children alive, massacring families, kidnapping babies, and razing peaceful
communities.
History Repeats: India’s Long Battle with Islamic Terrorism
In India, terrorism linked to Islamic expansionism is sadly
not new. It dates back to the 7th century when invading armies first attacked
Sindh, then India's westernmost province. Raja Dahir, its ruler, initially
repelled these attacks. But unaware of the new and brutal form of warfare
Islamists practiced — unconstrained by the ethics of battle that defined Indian
traditions — he was eventually defeated at the Battle of Ahor.
What followed was unimaginable: a massacre of all men over the age of 14, the
enslavement of women and children, and the imposition of a brutal new order
alien to Indian civilization.
Slavery, previously unknown in India, was introduced. Battles in Indian
tradition had always spared civilians — a stark contrast to the onslaught of
Islamic invaders.
India’s Spirit of Resistance
Despite repeated over centuries, India stood as a wall against repeated attempts of conquest.
For nearly 500 years, successive waves of invasions were
repelled — a contrast to the mighty Persian Empire, which fell within a few
decades. Kings like Emperor Suheldev in the western regions recognized that
brutality had to be met with strength.
India's resilience was extraordinary. Despite repeated attacks, despite the
establishment of Islamic sultanates and eventually the Mughal Empire, the
majority of Hindus refused to convert. Many chose death, self-immolation, or
exile into forests over submission.
This unbreakable spirit is etched into Indian civilization.
Even today, the echoes of those sacrifices can be seen among the Romani people
of Europe — descendants of Indians who were captured and enslaved during
medieval invasions.
Fast forward to the present:
The terror attack on 22nd April 2025 marked a horrifying departure.
This time, terrorists systematically targeted civilians based on their
religion. They forced victims to recite Islamic prayers, confirmed their faith
by inspecting for circumcision, and executed them on the spot if they failed.
This form of targeted religious execution had not been witnessed in modern
Indian consciousness — certainly not in the social media age, where information
spreads instantly and cannot be hidden under political or media narratives.
A Personal Encounter: Misunderstanding Kashmir
I felt the impact personally.
When I heard the news, I happened to be at a friend’s house, meeting a British
acquaintance. Upon hearing I was from India, she mentioned her travels to
Kashmir — but when I shared the grim news, her immediate response was,
"But hasn't India occupied Kashmir?"
I was stunned but remained silent. Not because I agreed, but because I
recognized the ignorance behind the comment.
Western narratives often distort the truth of Kashmir —
forgetting it is the heartland of India since thousands of years, not a modern
geopolitical creation.
The reality is that Kashmir is not an occupied territory. It is an ancient,
integral part of India — named after Rishi Kashyapa, one of the seven great
sages. Kashmir was once a flourishing center of Hinduism, science, philosophy,
and spiritualism.
Even today, Hindus identify not just with names and family lineages, but with
their ancient "gotra" — their ancestral lineage. My own gotra is
Kashyapa — linking my heritage back to Kashmir across millennia.
Kashmir’s history is India’s history, and India is not merely a nation; it is an idea — a civilization founded on Dharma (righteous living), eternal and unyielding. No force, whether Islamic, Christian, or secularist, can erase it.
The Brutality of 22nd April: A New Low
Islamic terrorism is not new in India.
We have endured centuries of barbarity even before Europe’s own religious wars.
After British colonialism devastated India's wealth and unity, Pakistan — a
state founded on religious separatism — continued the assault via terror and
war.
For decades, terror attacks caused tragic loss of life, but
were largely random: bombings, shootings, border skirmishes.
This attack, however, was different.
It was methodical. It was ideological. It demanded proof of faith under the
threat of execution — a direct challenge to India's civilizational core.
Today, thanks to social media, these truths can no longer be
hidden. Indians are more aware than ever of the ideological war being waged
against them.
And this time, they will not stand down. Today, the common Indian knows:
survival demands awakening.
Conclusion: The Battle Ahead
22nd April 2025 marks a new chapter — a painful but
awakening moment for India.
Just as America changed after 9/11 and Israel after 7th October, India too is
now at an inflection point.
Our history teaches us that resilience, unity, and Dharma will see us through —
as it always has.
The line has been crossed.
Now, the real fight begins — not just for territory, but for the soul of India.
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