In a disturbing display of arrogance, former RAW chief and known Congress sympathizer A.S. Dulat reportedly attempted to assault journalist Jitesh Jethanandani during an interview. The incident occurred when Dulat was confronted with pointed questions regarding The Kashmir Files, his participation in Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, and other controversial statements he has made in the past. Visibly irritated, Dulat allegedly tried to slap the journalist, demanded to know his identity, and then abruptly walked out of the interview.
During the interaction, Dulat became visibly agitated and reacted with an outburst laced with profanity when pressed on sensitive topics such as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). His refusal to answer certain questions culminated in a moment of anger that included abusive language directed at the host and others present.
“Take him out, remove this ba***rd. Who was that sisterf**ker? Who was that dog? Who was he? Do you know who I am? Who was saying all this? Motherf**ker, what do you think of yourself? Bloody Sindhi, do you think I am crazy? I will f**k up your mother,” Rahul Gandhi supporter Dulat angrily attacked and abused the journalist.
When asked about his participation in Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, Dulat confirmed his involvement, stating he was personally invited by Gandhi and had long-standing ties with the Congress Party, having served during its rule. He affirmed that his political leanings are aligned with the Congress.
On the issue of the 1990s exodus of Kashmiri Pandits, Dulat downplayed the targeted killings of the minority community, suggesting that more Muslims than Pandits had died during the unrest, and framed the violence as driven by local anger toward Delhi.
Regarding Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Dulat dismissed the idea of it being a major issue and advocated for a resolution based on the Line of Control, essentially suggesting that both countries retain the territories they currently hold.
When questioned about the increase in tourism in Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370, Dulat acknowledged the surge but implied it was not necessarily a positive development. He reiterated his view that the voices of local Kashmiri leaders—many of whom opposed the Article 370 decision—should have been heard.
The discussion also touched on India’s recent cross-border actions under “Operation Sindoor.” When asked about the tensions with Pakistan, Dulat responded with sarcasm, saying he liked Lahore and jokingly remarked that India should have taken the city.
He admitted to having contacts in Pakistan, but when questions arose regarding his co-authored book The Spy Chronicles, written with former ISI chief Asad Durrani, and his recent travel to Pakistan, Dulat again reacted angrily.
This is the same A.S. Dulat who previously dismissed The Kashmir Files as propaganda, referred to the Pulwama attack as a “gift” for the BJP ahead of elections, and even defended a Pakistani spy. Now, cornered by his own contradictions, he appears to have resorted to physical aggression.
The video of the confrontation, shared by journalist Jethanandani on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, quickly went viral and sparked widespread criticism. In his post, Jethanandani wrote, “Some questions in Bharat Raftar’s podcast hurt the former RAW chief AS Dulat so much that he tried to raise his hand on the journalist… and the kind of language he is using, you can hear it yourself in this video! AS Dulat has been in controversies before too! The film Kashmir Files was called propaganda. Pulwama attack was described as a gift from BJP before the elections. Gave statement in defense of former Pakistani spy! Participated in Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra! You made many claims in your books which led to controversies. Accused of helping the son of dreaded terrorist Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin to get a medical seat in Srinagar!”
भारत रफ्तार के पोडकास्ट में कुछ सवाल रॉ के पूर्व चीफ एएस दुलत को इतने चुभे कि उन्होंने पत्रकार के ऊपर हाथ उठाने की कोशिश की…. और जिस तरह की ये भाषा का इस्तेमाल कर रहे है, वो तो अब आप खुद ही इस वीडियो में सुन लीजिए!
एएस दुलत पहले भी विवादों में रह चुके है!
फिल्म कश्मीर… pic.twitter.com/elvPW16KVP
— Jitesh Jethanandani (@jethanandani14) May 20, 2025
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