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India Slams Pakistan's "Baseless" Blame Game After Islamabad Mosque Bombing

India's Ministry of External Affairs has strongly condemned the suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad that killed at least 31 people. The MEA statement rejected as "baseless" and "pointless" any allegations from Pakistan implicating India in the attack, accusing Pakistan of blaming others for its internal problems. The attack, which also injured 169 people, was claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army as part of its "Operation Herof II". Pakistan's interior ministry stated the attacker was not Afghan but had travelled to Afghanistan multiple times.

Key Points: India Rejects Pakistan's Allegations Over Islamabad Blast

  • India rejects Pakistan's allegations
  • Bombing at Islamabad mosque kills 31
  • Baloch Liberation Army claims operation
  • MEA calls accusations baseless diversion
  • Pakistan interior minister details attacker's travel
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"Blaming others for its homegrown ills": MEA slams Pakistan's "baseless" allegations over Islamabad blast

MEA condemns Islamabad mosque bombing, calls Pakistan's accusations against India "baseless" and a diversion from its internal issues.

"It is unfortunate that... Pakistan should choose to delude itself by blaming others for its home-grown ills. - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, February 7

The Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the bombing at an Islamabad mosque, which claimed several lives, while calling the accusations made by the neighbouring country against India in the incident as "baseless" and "pointless".

In a statement issued, MEA said, "The bombing at an Islamabad mosque earlier today is condemnable, and India condoles the loss of life it has caused. It is unfortunate that, instead of seriously addressing the problems plaguing its social fabric, Pakistan should choose to delude itself by blaming others for its home-grown ills. India rejects any and every such allegation, which is as baseless as it is pointless."

At least 31 people have died, with 169 injured, after a suicide bombing at an Imambargah in Islamabad during Friday prayers, according to a report by Dawn citing the authorities.

According to Dawn, the explosion occurred at the Imambargah Khadijah-tul-Kubra in the Tarlai area. It further noted that the Minister of State for Interior, Tallal Chaudhry, told the media in Islamabad that while the attacker was not an Afghan, authorities had been able to determine through forensic tests the number of times he had travelled to Afghanistan.

This comes after the Baloch Liberation Army claimed victory in Operation Herof II.

The statement noted that 93 BLA fighters were killed during the operation. "These included 50 fidaeen from the Majeed Brigade, 26 fighters from the Fateh Squad, and 17 from the Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOS). All major BLA units participated in the operation, including Majeed Brigade, STOS, Fateh Squad, ZIRAB (intelligence wing), and Hakkal (media wing). Over 362 enemy personnel were killed, including members of the Pakistani Army, Frontier Corps, police, and state-sponsored death squads. Seventeen enemy soldiers were captured. Ten, identified as Baloch, were released with warnings, while seven remain in BLA custody and will face trial for war crimes and acts of genocide. Dozens of military facilities were destroyed, weapons stockpiles were seized, and the unified, disciplined resistance delivered a substantial blow to the military superiority of the occupying state."

The statement said that all tactical and strategic goals of Herof II had been accomplished.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's a tragic incident, and India was right to offer condolences. But the immediate blame game is so predictable and counterproductive. The report mentions the Baloch Liberation Army's claim. This seems like a clear internal conflict spilling over.
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Priya S
Heartbreaking news for the families affected. 🙏 But honestly, "home-grown ills" is the perfect term. When you have multiple militant groups operating within your borders, you can't keep blaming your neighbor for every explosion. Time for some serious introspection in Islamabad.
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Vikram M
The statement from the BLA about Operation Herof II is very detailed. It shows the scale of the internal rebellion they are facing. How can they blame India when their own provinces are in such turmoil? The MEA's rejection is firm and necessary.
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Rohit P
While I fully support our government's stance, I do hope our media and officials also maintain a tone of compassion. The loss of life in a place of worship is terrible, regardless of the politics. Our response should be strong on facts, but humane in spirit.
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Karthik V
Baseless allegations are their standard operating procedure. It's a diversion tactic from their failing economy and deep-rooted militancy. India has moved on and is focused on development. They should try doing the same instead of this constant "India bogeyman" narrative.

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