Pakistan’s allegation of India funding Taliban ridiculous: Krishna
October 28th, 2009 - 7:00 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, Oct 28 (ANI): India on Wednesday dubbed Pakistan’s allegation that it was funding the Taliban as most ridiculous and irrational.
External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said: “India considers Taliban as a dreaded terror outfit, and wants Pakistan to take action against it along with other groups like Laskar-e-Toiba and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD).”
“This is the most ridiculous statement I have heard,” he added.
“When such irrational statements are made we take up (with Pakistan) through diplomatic channels,” Krishna said.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik had on Monday claimed that India was fomenting unrest within Pakistan through steps such as funding Taliban fighters based along the border with Afghanistan.
In an interview, Malik said he was convinced that India is among certain hostile agencies that are backing the Taliban to create instability in Pakistan.
Krishna also said New Delhi has asked Islamabad to act against terror groups like the Laskar-e-Toiba and JuD which change names, but breed terror. (ANI)
- Pak lie nailed: puts JuD in banned groups list but orders no 'restrictions' on its activities - Jul 06, 2010
- JuD openly involved in flood relief efforts despite UN ban - Aug 04, 2010
- Krishna terms Pak charge on funding Taliban 'most ridiculous' - Oct 28, 2009
- Militants can exploit Pak flood-affected people's misery, warns UN envoy - Aug 12, 2010
- India presses Pakistan for speedy 26/11 justice, says enough evidence - Nov 26, 2011
- No question of making a comparison between Hafiz Saeed and Pillai: Krishna - Jul 16, 2010
- Now, 'banned' Jamaat-ud-Dawa attempts to forcibly occupy Lahore mosque - Aug 09, 2010
- 'JuD clear example of banned outfit working under new name in Pak Punjab' - Feb 07, 2011
- Pak Islamist parties manipulating public events to suit desired outcomes: Writer - Mar 12, 2011
- Hafiz Saeed challenges India to prove his involvement in 26/11 - Apr 25, 2011
- Punjab government to discuss Bhakra security - Jul 18, 2011
- Hafiz Saeed rubbishes Indo-Pak cricket diplomacy - Apr 12, 2011
- Qureshi"s comment on Pillai is only going to exasperate sentiments: Gul - Jul 17, 2010
- Krishna refuses to comment on Pillai remarks - Jul 16, 2010
- Hafiz supporters rant against India - Apr 07, 2012
Tags: afghanistan, allegation, bangalore, diplomatic channels, external affairs minister, India, interior minister, jamaat ud dawa, krishna, New Delhi, pakistan, rehman malik, ridiculous statement, taliban, taliban fighters, terror groups, unrest
