Summary
- Pakistani authorities submitted unverified documents to support claims of targeted killings
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs refuted allegations reported by The Guardian
- India denies implementing a policy of targeting individuals hostile to the country
India’s Response
The documents submitted by Pakistani authorities to support the claims published in The Guardian raised doubts about their authenticity. India’s Ministry of External Affairs strongly denied the allegations of carrying out targeted killings of terrorists in Pakistan. The ministry reiterated that all allegations were false and malicious anti-India propaganda.
Report Details
In a report by The Guardian, it was claimed that New Delhi has implemented a policy of targeting individuals considered hostile to India. The report mentioned nearly 20 such killings of terrorists allegedly carried out by the Indian intelligence agency RAW since the Pulwama attack in 2019, attributed to Pakistan.
The report also suggested that the attacks were influenced by Israel’s Mossad and Russia’s KGB.
Global Allegations
India has faced similar accusations on a global scale before. The United States and Canada previously accused India of plotting to kill Khalistani terrorists on foreign soil. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed credible allegations linking India to the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which India rejected as absurd.
Subsequently, the United States reported foiling an attempt to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, allegedly orchestrated by an Indian national and a government official.
India’s Response
Former foreign ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi emphasized that India takes such allegations seriously as they impact national security interests. The relevant departments are examining issues raised by US inputs.
