Hundreds of Pakistani soldiers resign amid fear of Indian retaliation post Pahalagam Attack

Leaked documents from the Pakistan Army have revealed a significant crisis within the military, with over 250 officers and 1200 soldiers resigning in recent weeks.

New Delhi, April 28: Leaked documents from the Pakistan Army have revealed a significant crisis within the military, with over 250 officers and 1200 soldiers resigning in recent weeks. The documents include a concerning letter from Lt. General Omer Ahmed Bokhari to Chief of Army Staff Gen, Asim Munir, highlighting a collapse in morale and escalating internal pressures.

Such news comes after a few images surfaced online and are going viral. A letter stating how many Pakistani Army officials are resigning is is breaking up the internet. However, The Savera could not verify its Authenticity. The letter claims that in just two days, around 5,000 officers and soldiers have reportedly quit, sending shockwaves through the military establishment. It is being connected to the growing fear of an Indian counterstrike following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Along with that, it is being said that Families of Pakistani soldiers have been pressuring their loved ones to leave the army, fearing that India could launch a powerful military operation at any moment. Some soldiers themselves, apprehensive about their safety, are choosing to step away from active duty. Reports suggest many soldiers have already returned home, while many others are preparing to resign in the coming days. Top Pakistani military officers are raising alarm bells. Lieutenant General Umar Bukhari, Commander of the 11th Corps, has reportedly written to Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, warning that the morale of the troops is crumbling. He emphasised that if the wave of resignations continues, Pakistan’s military might be unable to mount any meaningful resistance in case of conflict with India.

Data indicates that approximately 200 officers and 600 soldiers from the western border’s 12th Corps have resigned. In the Force Northern Command Area, over 100 officers and nearly 500 soldiers have left their posts. Similarly, the Mangal Corps deployed along the LoC has seen around 75 officers and more than 500 soldiers tender their resignations.

This letter images surf after the panic within the ranks intensified, after the Pahalgam attack, where 25 tourists and 1 local, were killed by terrorists believed to be backed by Pakistan-based outfits. Following the attack, the Indian government suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan and vowed tough retribution.