India responds to statements by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, rejecting what it calls fabricated claims and warning against attempts to divert attention. India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says Pakistan is using allegations against India as a way to shift focus from what he describes as Pakistan’s internal problems. Jaiswal characterizes Pakistan’s position as an effort to create distractions rather than address substantive issues.
The Indian statement is made in the context of ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries. India says it does not accept the substance of Asif’s threat and that Pakistan’s public comments are not based on credible premises. No corresponding Pakistani response is included in the provided reports. The focus remains on competing narratives, with India asserting that Pakistan’s claims lack validity and are intended to influence public perception.
