India Rejects Pakistan's Blame Over Islamabad Bombing as Diversion
India Rejects Pakistan's Blame Over Islamabad Bombing as Diversion
New Delhi dismissed Islamabad's allegations linking India to the Islamabad bombing as baseless, calling it a diversionary tactic aimed at masking Pakistan's internal political turmoil.
India on Thursday rejected Pakistan's attempt to link New Delhi to the bombing outside a court complex in Islamabad, calling the allegations baseless and unfounded. The Ministry of External Affairs described the charge as a diversionary tactic intended to distract from Pakistan's internal political and constitutional turmoil, and said the international community would not be misled.\n\nMEA spokesperson stressed that similar insinuations tend to surface when power struggles unfold at home, and urged that investigations into the Islamabad attack be conducted credibly while counter-terror cooperation remains essential for regional security.\n\nThe blast occurred near a court complex in Islamabad earlier this week, highlighting the persistent threat of militant violence in parts of Pakistan and the broader region. Pakistani authorities are conducting a probe, but officials say there is no credible evidence connecting India to the attack.\n\nRegional observers say such cross-border blame games distract from the real work of defeating militants and stabilizing governance. New Delhi's firm stance signals that diplomatic channels should focus on verifiable facts and sustained counter-terrorism cooperation rather than rhetoric.\n\nWith tensions already high, officials say it is crucial for Islamabad to demonstrate transparency and for all sides to avoid actions that could escalate regional tensions. Diplomats emphasize the need for restraint, dialogue, and adherence to the rule of law.
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