India Condemns Pakistan's Role in Global Terrorism

In a pointed address on Thursday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri criticized Pakistan for evading responsibility for its role in promoting terrorism, highlighting numerous instances of terrorist activities linked to the neighboring country. Speaking at a joint press briefing held by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi, Misri underscored Pakistan's association with notorious figures like Osama Bin Laden and other United Nations-designated terrorists.

Misri rebutted Pakistan's claims of being free of terrorism, referencing a recent interview where the Pakistani Information Minister faced challenges over his denial of terrorist presence in the country. The Foreign Secretary showcased a photograph showing Pakistan army personnel attending funerals of terrorists, which were conducted with full state honors and national flags, criticizing this as an incongruous practice.

He further argued that India's recent military operations targeted terrorist infrastructures, countering Pakistan's allegation of attacks on religious sites. Misri also accused Pakistan of sheltering terrorist leaders and highlighted inconsistencies in claims surrounding the terrorist Sajid Mir. The operation, targeting terrorist sites as a response to attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in numerous eliminations, though exact figures remain provisional according to sources.

(With inputs from agencies.)