New Delhi: Firmly rejecting Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi's statement on Jammu and Kashmir, India on Friday issued a stern warning to Islamabad to stop infiltration and dismantle terror camps along the LoC. "India firmly
rejects gratuitous statements issued by Pakistan on Jammu & Kashmir, which amount
to interference in the internal affairs of India. Pakistan should take credible and
effective action against infiltration from across the Line of Control and dismantle the
terror infrastructure that exists in the territory under its control," said Ministry of
External Affairs Spokesperson in response to a question regarding the statement on
Jammu and Kashmir by the Foreign Minister of Pakistan. "This would be an
important contribution towards safeguarding the welfare of the people of Jammu and
Kashmir, who suffer the consequences of terrorism fomented from across the Line of
Control and the International Border. As a vibrant democracy, India has sufficient
mechanisms and constitutional safeguards to address issues raised by its citizens in
any part of the country," he added. India reiterates its commitment to resolving issues
of mutual concern with Pakistan through dialogue and peaceful means. "However,
Pakistan must fulfill its solemn commitment of not allowing territory under its control
to be used for terrorism directed against India in any manner. This would be in the
interest of Pakistan and of the international community," the spokesperson said.
Reacting to the unrest in Kashmir valley, Pakistan has condemned the use of force by
Indian security forces against Kashmiris protesting for a "just cause" and has urged
the international community to chip in to solve the crisis. "Gross and systematic abuse
of human rights and Indian repression in Kashmir must end. Pakistan calls upon the
Government of India to exercise restraint," said Qureshi in a statement. "Pakistan will
continue to stand by the Kashmiris in their just cause. We urge the international
community to take steps for safeguarding the human rights of Kashmiris," he added.
Qureshi said that the indigenous movement in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) had
gained a new momentum and urgency, as Kashmiris were unanimous in their demand
for self-determination, adding that this sentiment and its firm determination was being
reflected in the peaceful protests of the youth, women and all segments of civil
society. Calling the killing of the innocent Kashmiris, continued arrests and detention
of the Kashmiri leaders "unacceptable," he said that Pakistan was "committed to
finding a just and peaceful resolution of the issue of Jammu and Kashmir in
accordance with the relevant UN resolutions and wishes and aspirations of the
Kashmiri people." "Pakistan has sought early and full resumption of the dialogue
process with India. Pakistan wants a constructive, sustained and result-oriented
dialogue with India on all issues including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute," he said.
