New Delhi: India on Friday stated that the world is aware of the nexus between terrorists and the Pakistani state, following the circulation of video messages featuring Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) leaders discussing retaliation against India’s military strikes in May.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the videos highlighted Islamabad’s links with terror groups. “The world is aware of the nexus between the terrorists and the Pakistani state and military. Such statements make it even more glaring,” he said during his weekly media briefing.
The videos, circulated on social media, show JeM leaders urging people to join the terror group for “jihad” against India and discussing the impact of India’s May 7 military strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled territories. One video featured JeM commander Ilyas Kashmiri claiming that Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir ordered local Corps Commanders and soldiers to attend funerals of those killed in the strikes.
India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, resulting in four days of intense clashes, which concluded with a mutual understanding to stop military action on May 10.
Responding to questions on mediation, Jaiswal reiterated that India maintains a strict bilateral approach in dealing with Pakistan. “There is absolutely no role for third-party mediation in India-Pakistan issues,” he said.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar recently told Al-Jazeera that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted him on May 10 regarding a ceasefire with India, with discussions suggesting subsequent dialogue at an independent venue. Dar added that during a July meeting with Rubio in Washington, he was reminded that all India-Pakistan matters are bilateral issues, aligning with India’s long-standing position.
