India has strongly rejected Pakistan’s accusations linking New Delhi to the suicide bombing in Islamabad, calling the claims “baseless and unfounded.” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the allegations are part of Pakistan’s “predictable tactic” of creating false narratives to divert public attention from its internal political and constitutional turmoil. He added that the international community is well aware of the situation and will not be misled by such “desperate diversionary ploys.”
The suicide blast in Islamabad on Tuesday killed at least 12 people and injured 36 others. According to officials, the attacker attempted to enter a court complex but detonated his explosives near a police vehicle after failing to do so. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif blamed India for the incident, alleging it was part of “state-sponsored terrorism” aimed at destabilizing the country.
Pakistan’s accusations come just a day after a deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station killed 12 and injured several others. No group has claimed responsibility for the Islamabad attack so far. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said investigations are ongoing and that the identity of the attacker will be shared with the media once confirmed.
