New Delhi: The termination of the Indus Water Treaty alongside the government enabling military free rein against terrorism resulted in escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, which produced a viral video from popular educator Khan Sir. Through his video presentation, Khan Sir urges viewers to take decisive strategic action against Pakistan, which spreads intense arguments throughout various social media platforms.
Call for a Strategic Blow
Khan Sir presents his view that surgical strikes combined with diplomatic efforts do not provide enough protection against Pakistani interference in this video, which has received broad distribution. He promotes a stronger military policy by showing how Israel performs well with specific military operations. The strategic proposal casts down Pakistan’s core economic operation centres, including electrical systems and fuel refineries, along with transportation systems, to create an economic breakdown and disruption of power facilities. According to him, the nation’s infrastructure collapse will occur naturally if India blocks electricity and oil distribution. Thousands of people watched the video posted by the handle @rc3688643 on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after its release, which then spread quickly across many social media platforms.
Polarised Reactions Online
Viewers among the online community have demonstrated varied reactions to the posted content. During its release in India, some viewers admired Khan Sir as he elevated nationalistic feelings, according to the user who said, “Khan Sir is igniting the fire of patriotism!” A group of viewers expressed their doubt about the plan because they believed it violated international law. Social media users and analysts in Pakistan reacted strongly to this video as “hate speech” while criticising it intensely. A section of Pakistani media evaluated the necessity of Indian public opinion comprehension, though other experts labelled his words “inflammatory”.
Context of Heightened Tensions
The sudden outbreak of virality for the video happens at a time when India-Pakistan diplomatic relations hit their worst point due to the April 22, 2025, terror attack on Pahalgam, which resulted in 26 civilian casualties. India took escalatory steps which intensified military tension by ending the Indus Water Treaty and blocking the Attari-Wagah border crossings alongside diplomatic personnel removal. The remarks from Khan Sir reflect India’s general public hostility towards Pakistan’s support of terrorism through organisations such as The Resistance Front, which remains linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Khan Sir’s Influence
The educational content delivered by Khan Sir on YouTube has made him a leading figure who enjoys widespread support among Indian students through his innovative teaching methods. The video released by Khan Sir has expanded his political influence because it hits a nerve with viewers who experience repeated terrorist attacks. His proposal to attack infrastructure systems ignited a national conversation about proper ethical and legal standards in wartime practices.
A Divisive Narrative
These viral videos created an increased division within public discussions while both India and Pakistan remain highly tense in their relations. Supporters of Khan Sir appreciate his statements as strong action, but detractors believe the language will worsen existing conflicts in the area. The video demonstrates how social media platforms amplify this discourse, which makes it harder to control public perceptions during periods of elevated inter-India and Pakistan tensions.