Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and India—marked by both sides exchanging lethal force resulting in severe destruction—Indian actor Salman Khan allegedly defended Pakistan against terrorism allegations. But did he really?
On Saturday, Pakistan launched what it described as retaliatory strikes after India targeted multiple locations in Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which killed 26 tourists, mostly Hindu men. Delhi has blamed Islamabad for the incident, however, Pakistan consistently denies such accusations.
What is the reality of Salman Khan’s video?
A resurfaced video clip of Bollywood actor Salman Khan has gone viral on social media, with some users claiming he defended Pakistan against terrorism accusations. However, the clip is not recent and predates the latest developments between India and Pakistan.
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In the video, Khan asserts that Pakistan is itself a victim of terrorism and stresses the need for restraint before assigning blame in the aftermath of violent incidents. He emphasizes that acts of terror should not be hastily attributed without a full understanding of the context.
The actor also addresses misconceptions about Islam, stating that the religion does not condone violence. He affirms that neither the Quran nor Islamic teachings allow the killing of innocent people, underscoring the peaceful foundations of the faith.