In India’s first response to Pakistan’s demand of a probe into the Pahalgam attack, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said Islamabad is backing terrorists who carried out the strike

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has firmly refuted Pakistan’s claims of downing Indian jets amidst heightened tensions following India’s ‘Operation Sindoor.’ Misri highlighted Pakistan’s history of falsehoods, citing instances dating back to 1947 and its alleged targeting of the Neelum-Jhelum dam.

India refuted Pakistan’s allegations regarding civilian casualties in ‘Operation Sindoor’. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated those eliminated were terrorists. He questioned Pakistan’s state funerals for alleged civilians. Misri highlighted Pakistan’s support for terrorism. He recalled Osama Bin Laden’s presence in Pakistan. He mentioned the presence of UN-proscribed terrorists in Pakistan. The government previously described Operation Sindoor as focused and non-escalatory.