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Islamabad, Pakistan has officially responded with condemnation to statements made by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, suggesting that India has been conducting targeted assassination campaigns in Pakistan. These remarks have heightened tensions between the two countries, with Pakistan calling for international accountability over these actions.
According to Kashmir Media Service, during a television interview, Singh stated India’s policy of pursuing and neutralizing terrorists beyond its borders, specifically in Pakistan, which was seemingly endorsed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This admission aligns with findings from The Guardian’s report, which detailed extrajudicial killings in Pakistan linked to Indian intelligence since 2020, citing evidence from Pakistani security forces and confirmation from Indian officials.
The Foreign Office of Pakistan, in its statement, decried Singh’s comments as a tacit acknowledgment of India’s engagement in such activities, viewing it as a direct threat to its sovereignty. The statement emphasized the need for international intervention to address these allegations of India’s extrajudicial actions.
Further highlighting the gravity of the situation, the Pakistani Foreign Office referenced the historical context of India’s military actions and the broader implications for regional stability and diplomatic relations. Pakistan affirmed its commitment to self-defense and peaceful resolution of conflicts, critiquing the Indian government’s approach as detrimental to peace efforts in the region.