India Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes in Afghanistan, Warns of Regional Security Risks
India said the strikes killed several civilians and reaffirmed support for Afghanistan’s independence and sovereignty.
- India strongly condemned Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan's Kunar and Paktika provinces on Tuesday, with External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stating such aggression against a sovereign neighbor undermines regional peace and security.
- Pakistan claimed its security forces targeted terrorist camps and hideouts, killing 28 individuals; The Afghan Taliban government denied these claims and condemned the cross-border strikes as violations of sovereignty.
- Afghan Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid reported that Pakistani bombardment killed three civilians and wounded four others in Kunar and Paktika. He warned that Kabul would deliver an "appropriate response" to the strikes.
- During a New Delhi media briefing, Jaiswal reiterated India's steadfast support for Afghanistan's independence and territorial integrity. He offered condolences on the "precious lives lost" and expressed hope for recovery of the injured.
- These strikes escalate tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as Islamabad alleges militant groups use Afghan territory to launch attacks. The Afghan Taliban government consistently rejects these accusations, maintaining they do not permit such use of their territory.
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Times of IndiaIndia condemns Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan, warns of regional security risks
India strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan's eastern provinces. These attacks killed several civilians and wounded others, according to reports. Pakistan stated it targeted terrorist camps and hideouts along the border. Afghanistan's Taliban government rejected the claims and vowed an appropriate response. India reaffirmed its steadfast support for Afghanistan's independence and sovereignty.
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'Such aggression goes against regional peace': India condemns Pak airstrikes on Afghanistan
New Delhi, Sep 22 (PTI) India on Tuesday strongly condemned the airstrikes carried out by Pakistan in parts of Afghanistan and said “such instances of aggression” against a sovereign neighbour is something that vitiates regional peace and security. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response to a query during his bi-weekly media […]
India condemns Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan provinces, says it vitiates regional peace and security - The Tribune
India condemned recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kunar and Paktika provinces that caused civilian casualties. Afghan government chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid also denounced the attacks, accusing Islamabad of aggression to hide domestic security failures and warning of a suitable response.
New Delhi: India strongly condemns Pakistan's air strikes in Kunar and Paktika provinces of Afghanistan. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that such attacks on a sovereign neighboring country will have a negative impact on regional peace and security. Jaiswal's response was made at a press conference in New Delhi. India expressed condolences to the families of the civilians killed in the attack. He also wished a speedy …
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