Look inwards, act against terror networks: India rejects Pak's Karachi blast claim
In a sharp response, the Ministry of External Affairs said Pakistan should stop "pointing fingers at others" and instead take credible action against terrorist networks functioning within its territory.
India on Sunday firmly rejected Pakistan's allegations linking it to the recent attack on a Sindh Rangers compound in Karachi, calling the accusations "baseless" and urging Islamabad to focus instead on dismantling terror infrastructure operating from its own soil.
Responding to media queries on reports in Pakistan that sought to blame India for the attack, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi categorically rejected the claims.
"We have seen Pakistani reports making baseless allegations against India regarding the recent incident in Karachi. We categorically reject them," Jaiswal said.
In a sharp response, he said Pakistan should stop "pointing fingers at others" and instead take credible action against terrorist networks functioning within its territory.
"Pakistan would do better to look inwards, take credible action against the terror infrastructure on its territory and rid itself of its proclivity to rely on terrorism as an instrument of state policy," the MEA spokesperson added.
The statement came a day after heavily armed militants attacked a Sindh Rangers compound in Karachi, triggering a fierce gun battle that left four paramilitary personnel dead.
According to Pakistani authorities, the assault took place on Saturday evening when militants stormed the Sindh Rangers' Bhittai Wing headquarters in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Karachi. Security officials said the attackers rammed a vehicle through the main gate before entering the premises and hurling grenades, causing multiple explosions.
A prolonged exchange of gunfire followed as Rangers personnel fought back. Special Security Unit (SSU) commandos and the Anti-Terrorist Force later joined the operation, which lasted around 90 minutes.
Pakistani security forces said six militants were killed while one injured attacker was captured alive. Four Rangers personnel also lost their lives in the attack.
The strike was claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a militant faction affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The group has been responsible for several attacks targeting security forces and government institutions in Pakistan.
The attack marked Karachi's first major terrorist incident since October 2024, when two Chinese engineers were killed in a suicide bombing near Karachi airport. It was also the most significant assault in the city linked to TTP-linked militants since the 2023 attack on the Karachi Police Office.
Following the attack, authorities sealed off the area and launched a security operation. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah directed senior police officials to submit a detailed report on the incident, while emergency response teams were deployed to the site.
The Karachi attack comes against the backdrop of growing security concerns in Pakistan and renewed tensions with Afghanistan. Islamabad has repeatedly accused the Taliban-led Afghan government of allowing TTP militants to operate from Afghan territory and launch cross-border attacks, allegations Kabul has denied.
India on Sunday firmly rejected Pakistan's allegations linking it to the recent attack on a Sindh Rangers compound in Karachi, calling the accusations "baseless" and urging Islamabad to focus instead on dismantling terror infrastructure operating from its own soil.
Responding to media queries on reports in Pakistan that sought to blame India for the attack, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi categorically rejected the claims.
"We have seen Pakistani reports making baseless allegations against India regarding the recent incident in Karachi. We categorically reject them," Jaiswal said.
In a sharp response, he said Pakistan should stop "pointing fingers at others" and instead take credible action against terrorist networks functioning within its territory.
"Pakistan would do better to look inwards, take credible action against the terror infrastructure on its territory and rid itself of its proclivity to rely on terrorism as an instrument of state policy," the MEA spokesperson added.
The statement came a day after heavily armed militants attacked a Sindh Rangers compound in Karachi, triggering a fierce gun battle that left four paramilitary personnel dead.
According to Pakistani authorities, the assault took place on Saturday evening when militants stormed the Sindh Rangers' Bhittai Wing headquarters in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Karachi. Security officials said the attackers rammed a vehicle through the main gate before entering the premises and hurling grenades, causing multiple explosions.
A prolonged exchange of gunfire followed as Rangers personnel fought back. Special Security Unit (SSU) commandos and the Anti-Terrorist Force later joined the operation, which lasted around 90 minutes.
Pakistani security forces said six militants were killed while one injured attacker was captured alive. Four Rangers personnel also lost their lives in the attack.
The strike was claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a militant faction affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The group has been responsible for several attacks targeting security forces and government institutions in Pakistan.
The attack marked Karachi's first major terrorist incident since October 2024, when two Chinese engineers were killed in a suicide bombing near Karachi airport. It was also the most significant assault in the city linked to TTP-linked militants since the 2023 attack on the Karachi Police Office.
Following the attack, authorities sealed off the area and launched a security operation. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah directed senior police officials to submit a detailed report on the incident, while emergency response teams were deployed to the site.
The Karachi attack comes against the backdrop of growing security concerns in Pakistan and renewed tensions with Afghanistan. Islamabad has repeatedly accused the Taliban-led Afghan government of allowing TTP militants to operate from Afghan territory and launch cross-border attacks, allegations Kabul has denied.
