Pakistan, July 4 -- Whenever a major crime is reported in India's border state of Punjab, the official narrative often follows a familiar pattern. Before the deeper causes of the incident are fully investigated, attention quickly shifts toward Pakistan. Whether it is a drug seizure, an arms recovery, or an alleged terror plot, the accusation of a Pakistan-backed network frequently becomes the headline. The latest case from Amritsar, where police arrested seven suspects and recovered sophisticated weapons, heroin, and cash, is no exception.

At first glance, such operations appear to be routine law enforcement. However, these cases are increasingly being woven into a larger political narrative. Instead of confronting Punjab's internal chal...