Start writing your article here…NEW DELHI — In a firm response to ongoing security threats, India has reiterated its resolve to counter all forms of terrorist activity, specifically addressing cross-border operations originating from Pakistan.
Speaking at a bi-weekly media briefing on Tuesday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India takes the threat of terrorism with extreme seriousness and will continue taking decisive actions to dismantle terror infrastructure targeting the country.
"India has been hit hard by terrorism," Jaiswal told reporters. "Over the last several years, we have put in extensive effort to galvanize and strengthen global action against terrorism, including cross-border terrorism. Our fight to deal with this menace will continue unabated."
He added, "Whatever action is required to defeat the scourge of terrorism, we will continue to take."
The spokesperson's comments follow a massive multi-state operation led by Indian security agencies ahead of Independence Day. On Monday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed that over 200 operatives affiliated with the ISI-backed "Shahzad Bhatti Network" were arrested in coordinated raids spanning 14 states. Authorities recovered an extensive cache of arms, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), hand grenades, pistols, ammunition, and surveillance gear used for espionage.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad subsequently rejected the allegations, describing Shah's statements as "baseless" and attempting to frame the arrests as a domestic distraction. Addressing Pakistan's official denial, Jaiswal noted that the Indian government has clearly established its position on the network's exposure.
Beyond the terror module, the MEA spokesperson highlighted growing concerns regarding human rights violations and unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Jaiswal described the situation in the region as serious, pointing to crackdowns by Pakistani security forces, blockades on essential commodities, and casualties among the civilian population.
"The situation is such that the people there need the sympathy and solidarity of the international community, and they should receive it," Jaiswal remarked.
Referencing a recent report by the UN Security Council Monitoring Committee regarding terrorist elements operating in South Asia—including al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS)—Jaiswal stressed that state-sponsored and global terrorism remains a shared threat. He reiterated India's commitment to collaborating with global partners to eliminate terrorist groups and their networks completely.
