New Delhi: India has strongly dismissed Pakistan’s allegation linking an “Indian proxy” to a recent terrorist attack in Karachi, calling the claims baseless and urging Islamabad to take action against terrorism within its own territory.
The response came after Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi alleged Indian involvement in the attack on the provincial headquarters of the Pakistan Rangers in Karachi last week. However, no evidence was provided to support the claim.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal rejected the accusations, stating that Pakistan’s remarks were unfounded and misleading. He said Islamabad should instead focus on dismantling terror networks operating from its soil.
“We categorically reject them. Instead of pointing fingers at others, Pakistan would do better to look inwards and take credible action against terror infrastructure on its territory,” Jaiswal said.
The Karachi attack, claimed by the group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, reportedly involved an explosive-laden vehicle that targeted the paramilitary headquarters, followed by an intense exchange of fire. At least three security personnel and three attackers were killed, while several others were injured, according to Pakistani officials.
In a related development, Pakistan said it carried out airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan targeting alleged militant hideouts in response to recent attacks. Officials claimed multiple targets were hit in Paktia, Paktika and Kunar provinces, with reports of militant casualties.
Jamaat-ul-Ahrar is often linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a banned group that has been behind several attacks in the region. Pakistan’s military said the operation also included ground action along border areas.
The incident comes amid rising cross-border tensions, with Pakistan conducting multiple strikes in Afghanistan in recent months. Islamabad continues to accuse the Afghan Taliban administration of providing safe havens to militants, a charge Kabul denies.
The border between the two countries remains largely tense, with trade and movement disrupted following repeated flare-ups in security incidents and diplomatic strain.
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