Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was caught in yet another embarrassing moment at the world stage when he was briefly stopped and asked to produce his ID.
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal
Asim Munir was caught in yet another embarrassing moment at the world stage when he was briefly stopped and asked to produce his ID. The incident took place at the
Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany, and the video of the brief exchange soon started to circulate online.
In the videos circulating online, the Pakistani military chief was seen being asked by the security personnel at the venue to display his identification badge before being allowed to proceed. The security official is heard saying, “Stop….where is your ID? Please flip your ID card.”
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Sources confirmed to CNN-News18 that Munir was treated like any other attendee and required to furnish identification as part of standard security protocol.
The incident stirred debate
The video quickly stirred debate online. While some described it as a diplomatic embarrassment, others noted that security checks are routine at high-profile international events. Former Pakistani military officer
Adil Raja commented on the incident, saying that “no one knows him” on the global stage and alleging that Munir “obediently introduces himself even to gatekeepers when asked.”
It is pertinent to note that the Munich Security Conference is an annual forum that brings together global leaders, defence officials, diplomats and policy experts to deliberate on international security challenges.
Interestingly, a Germany-based Sindhi political organisation, the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), staged a demonstration outside the conference venue opposing Munir’s participation. In a statement addressed to the United Nations, the European Union and the government of Germany, JSMM Chairman Shafi Burfat expressed what he described as “deep shock and regret” over the invitation extended to Pakistan’s Army chief.
He called the invitation “deeply regrettable” The group insisted that Pakistan’s military establishment has a history of human rights violations and political interference. The group referred to the 1971 events in former East Pakistan, which led to the creation of Bangladesh, describing them as genocide. It went on to accuse Pakistan’s military and intelligence agencies of supporting extremist elements in the region, allegations that Islamabad has consistently denied.
The group urged the organisers of the
Munich Security Council (MSC) to reconsider hosting Munir, arguing that his participation “lends legitimacy” to what it described as a regime accused of repression and regional destabilisation. It also called for the self-determination of Sindh.
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