India Rejects Pakistan Claims After Islamabad Blast
India expressed condolences after the deadly mosque blast in Islamabad while rejecting allegations from Pakistan that external elements were involved. The Ministry of External Affairs said attempts to link India to the incident were unfounded and reiterated its opposition to terrorism in all forms.
India Rejects Pakistan Allegations
The Ministry of External Affairs termed Pakistan’s claims of foreign involvement “baseless and pointless”. Officials stated there was no justification for attributing responsibility to India and urged Islamabad to avoid speculative statements during an ongoing investigation.
India emphasised that such accusations distract from the need to identify the actual perpetrators and address internal security threats.
Condolence Message After Islamabad Blast
Alongside the rebuttal, India conveyed sympathy to the families of victims killed in the attack. The government said loss of civilian life in acts of terror was tragic and reaffirmed its consistent stand against violence targeting worshippers and public gatherings.
The statement maintained that humanitarian concern and counter-terror cooperation should remain separate from political accusations.
Diplomatic Tensions Over Terror Claims
The exchange reflects continuing tensions between the two countries over cross-border accusations following major incidents. Officials indicated that premature blame risks escalating rhetoric and complicating regional stability.
Authorities in Pakistan continue their investigation into the bombing while security agencies in the region remain alert for further developments.
