In a controversial statement that has sparked diplomatic tensions, former Afghan Army General Sami Sadat has alleged that India is providing financial support to the Afghan Taliban and allied proxy groups, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), to carry out cross-border attacks inside Pakistan. Sadat, who served as a senior commander in the Afghan National Army before the Taliban takeover in 2021, made these claims in a recent interview, asserting that Indian intelligence agencies are leveraging these militant networks to undermine Pakistan's security and regional influence. He claimed that the funding flows through covert channels, enabling the Taliban to acquire weapons, plan operations, and train fighters for strikes targeting Pakistani military and civilian infrastructure. While Sadat's allegations align with longstanding Pakistani accusations that India seeks to destabilize its neighbor via Afghanistan, there is no independent corroboration of these claims. The Indian government has consistently denied any involvement with the Taliban or support for terrorism directed at Pakistan, instead emphasizing its commitment to peace and stability in Afghanistan. From my perspective, this accusation should be viewed with caution. Sadat, now a political exile, may have motivations to deflect blame from Afghanistan's internal failures or to align with Pakistan's record in the ongoing India-Pakistan rivalry. Moreover, the Taliban's own actions—such as their recent crackdowns on ISIS-K and their public distancing from the TTP—suggest a more complex relationship than simple Indian manipulation. The claim risks reigniting a blame game that distracts from the dire humanitarian crisis and governance challenges facing the Afghan people. Ultimately, while the possibility of external funding for militant groups cannot be dismissed, concrete evidence remains elusive, and such allegations often serve geopolitical agendas rather than factual accuracy.