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India disproves Pakistan’s ‘terrorism’ allegations on train hijack
(MENAFN) India’s Foreign Ministry dismissed Pakistan’s allegations of involvement in the recent train hijacking in Balochistan, calling them “baseless.” The accusations followed a deadly operation to free 400 hostages from militants earlier this week, which resulted in dozens of casualties.
“The world knows where the epicenter of global terrorism lies. Instead of shifting blame, Pakistan should address its own internal issues,” said Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiwal on Friday.
The exchange of accusations comes after the Baloch Liberation army (BLA) seized the Jaffar Express in Balochistan on Tuesday, taking over 400 passengers hostage. Pakistani authorities announced on Wednesday that they had successfully ended the siege, rescuing 346 people. However, at least 21 hostages and 33 militants were killed in the operation, according to local reports.
The BLA, which has been fighting for Balochistan’s independence, is designated a terrorist organization by Pakistan, the US, and the UK. Islamabad claimed that the hijackers had ties to Afghanistan while also accusing India of supporting terrorism against Pakistan.
On Thursday, Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said evidence suggested that calls linked to the hijacking had originated in Afghanistan. However, he insisted that Pakistan’s stance on India had not changed, alleging that New Delhi continues to sponsor terrorism.
Pakistan’s military also reinforced its claims, with Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stating that the terrorists involved in the Balochistan attack used Indian and Afghan weapons. “The main sponsor behind these incidents is your eastern neighbor [India],” he asserted during a press conference in Islamabad.
New Delhi, in turn, has long accused Islamabad of funding and supporting terrorism, both in Pakistan and across the border. Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar previously told the UN General Assembly that Pakistan’s “cross-border terrorism policy will never succeed.” Similarly, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh condemned Pakistan for allegedly seeking international funding to sustain “a terrorism factory.”
“The world knows where the epicenter of global terrorism lies. Instead of shifting blame, Pakistan should address its own internal issues,” said Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiwal on Friday.
The exchange of accusations comes after the Baloch Liberation army (BLA) seized the Jaffar Express in Balochistan on Tuesday, taking over 400 passengers hostage. Pakistani authorities announced on Wednesday that they had successfully ended the siege, rescuing 346 people. However, at least 21 hostages and 33 militants were killed in the operation, according to local reports.
The BLA, which has been fighting for Balochistan’s independence, is designated a terrorist organization by Pakistan, the US, and the UK. Islamabad claimed that the hijackers had ties to Afghanistan while also accusing India of supporting terrorism against Pakistan.
On Thursday, Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said evidence suggested that calls linked to the hijacking had originated in Afghanistan. However, he insisted that Pakistan’s stance on India had not changed, alleging that New Delhi continues to sponsor terrorism.
Pakistan’s military also reinforced its claims, with Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stating that the terrorists involved in the Balochistan attack used Indian and Afghan weapons. “The main sponsor behind these incidents is your eastern neighbor [India],” he asserted during a press conference in Islamabad.
New Delhi, in turn, has long accused Islamabad of funding and supporting terrorism, both in Pakistan and across the border. Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar previously told the UN General Assembly that Pakistan’s “cross-border terrorism policy will never succeed.” Similarly, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh condemned Pakistan for allegedly seeking international funding to sustain “a terrorism factory.”
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