——— Islamabad stands resolute in its intent and ability to safeguard its sovereignty
——— Modi accuses Pakistan of using ‘terrorism, proxy war’ to stay relevant
By Anzal Amin
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly rejected Indian Prime Minister’s belligerent remarks made in Drass, Ladakh.
The Foreign Office (FO) in a statement said that bravado and jingoism undermine regional peace and are totally counter-productive for resolution of long-standing disputes between Pakistan and India, especially the core dispute of Jammu and Kashmir.
It further said the Indian leaders’ rhetorical statements cannot deflect international attention from India’s heavy-handed approach to suppress the Kashmiri people’s struggle for realisation of their fundamental rights and freedoms, particularly their inalienable right to self-determination.
Instead of maligning others for terrorism, India should reflect on its own campaign of orchestrating targeted assassinations, subversion and terrorism in foreign territories.
Pakistan stands resolute in its intent and ability to safeguard its sovereignty against any aggression, as exemplified by its robust response to India’s reckless incursion in February 2019.
The foreign office said while Pakistan is ready to counter India’s aggressive actions, it remains committed to promoting peace and stability in the region.
On the other hand, Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism martyred a Kashmiri youth in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on Monday. According to Kashmir Media Service, the youth was martyred during the so-called cordon and search operation in Rajouri district of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Elsewhere, Indian army, central reserve police force, special operation group, and village defense guards jointly conducted violent operations in Srinagar, Kupwara, Baramulla, Shopian, Pulwama, Kulgam, Poonch, Rajouri and Kathua districts.
The residents have described the situation as ‘hellish’ with Indian troops barging into homes, harassing inmates including women and children, and vandalizing properties on daily basis.
It is pertinent to mention here that Indian troops have martyred twelve Kashmiris and arrested 20 on false charges during the current month.
