India condemns Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan
India has strongly criticized Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, asserting that such aggressive actions undermine regional peace and security. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks during a media briefing, responding to queries about the attacks. Jaiswal emphasized that the strikes, carried out in Afghanistan's Kunar and Paktika provinces, resulted in civilian casualties.
The Indian government expressed condolences for the lost lives and hoped for the speedy recovery of injured individuals.
India reaffirmed its unwavering support for Afghanistan's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and well-being. Pakistan, on Monday, claimed that its security forces targeted terrorist camps and hideouts on the Afghan-Pakistan border, resulting in the deaths of 28 terrorists, including several suicide bombers. However, Afghanistan denies facilitating attacks against Pakistan from its territory.
The Afghan Taliban government condemned the strikes, labeling them as aggression and vowed to respond appropriately. This latest escalation in tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan follows a period of strained relations due to India's allegations of militant groups using Afghan soil to launch attacks against Pakistan – claims the Taliban government rejects.
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