India Questions Pakistan's Retaliation Motives Post 'Operation Sindoor'

In a pointed address, Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, questioned Pakistan's alleged retaliation in response to India's 'Operation Sindoor', asserting that the operation targeted terrorism infrastructure. He emphasized the nature of Pakistan's counter-actions and questioned their ties with terrorist outfits.

Highlighting the precision of India's April 22 response to terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, Doraiswami noted that India's actions were focused on preventing military escalation. He clarified that civilian and military facilities were deliberately avoided, a fact acknowledged indirectly by Pakistan.

The High Commissioner criticized Pakistan's handling of evidence regarding India's airstrikes, pointing to the displaying of known terrorist sites. He also cast doubt on claims of downed Indian jets, suggesting that these assertions serve more as narrative devices rather than factual accounts.

Doraiswami reflected on historic patterns, comparing the current controversies with Pakistan's response to evidence from the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Despite international cooperation offers, he argued, Pakistan has often evaded accountability.

On the matter of China's influence, Doraiswami expressed confidence in India's diplomatic relations with Beijing. He noted the measured tone of Chinese official statements amid rising tensions and how it differs from other global reactions.

(With inputs from agencies.)