Is India Doing Enough After Pahalgam? Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla Breaks Down the Pahalgam Attack | TJW 130

In this deeply important episode of The Journey Within Podcast, Shobha Rana is joined by Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.), former Commander of India's Army Training Command and a strategic military thinker, to discuss the 2025 Pahalgam te*ror attack—one of the deadliest targeted attacks on civilians in Kashmir in recent years.

This episode goes beyond headlines and breaking news, diving into the strategic, political, and psychological layers of this attack. With 26 tourists killed and dozens injured, the conversation covers the growing threat of hybrid militancy, Pakistan’s evolving proxy war strategies, and the long-term security and geopolitical implications for India.

Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla brings his battlefield experience, intellectual clarity, and geopolitical depth to unpack:

What the Pahalgam attack signals about India’s internal vulnerabilities

The role of ISI-backed hybrid militants in Kashmir

Why India's military response needs a doctrinal upgrade

The relevance of information warfare and psychological manipulation in today’s asymmetric conflicts

What India’s civil society and government must do next — beyond diplomacy and outrage

This is not just a military conversation — it’s a wake-up call for every Indian who wants to understand the new age of ter**orism, and the path India must take to protect its people and sovereignty.

🎙️ Watch the full episode now for an unfiltered, strategic perspective on Kashmir, security, and the nation’s future.

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Shobha Rana, is an Emotional Intelligence Coach, Spirituality coach, Live show host, Anchor, Motivational Speaker, Podcaster, Holistic Wellness Coach as well as an Entrepreneur. She has hosted 2000+ events in 35+ countries and has coached over 15,000 people to live their best lives. Shobha is also the founder of The Yogini Square and co-founder of The Creator Pad.

Timestamps

00:00 - Preview
2:17 - Intro
5:00 - Why did Pahalgam attack happened
7:45 – The Role of ISI & Hybrid Militants
9:32 – Why Terr**ism Still Works as a Strategy
11:48 – Intelligence Failure or Systemic Gap?
14:25 – How Should India Respond This Time?
16:40 – Striking Back: Is Military Response Enough?
19:30 – Lessons from Balakot & Beyond
21:55 – India's Kinetic Options: Ground, Air, Drones
25:10 – What Stops India From Going All In?
27:40 – The Nuclear Threat: Real or Overhyped?
30:15 – Political Restraint vs. Military Necessity
32:48 – The China Factor in India-Pak Dynamics
34:30 – War Readiness: Are We Strategically Prepared?
37:00 – Should India Revisit the Simla Agreement?
39:00 – Is There Political Will for a Bold Response?
41:20 – When India Will Attack Pakistan
44:15 – The People’s Sentiment in Kashmir Today
46:40 – Can Ter*or Be Defeated Without a War?
48:10 – The Global Optics: West’s View on India-Pak Tensions
50:00 – Are We Too Patient? Public Frustration & Media Pressure
52:15 – Message to Indian Citizens After This Attack
54:30 – Final Reflections on Strategy, Strength & Sovereignty
58:00 – Closing: What India Must Learn from This Moment



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