FO blasts Indian army chief for 'irresponsible, false' allegations against Pakistan

[N.Siddiqui]

FO blasts Indian army chief for 'irresponsible, false' allegations against Pakistan

Naveed SiddiquiUpdated April 17, 2020
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Pakistan rejected allegations by Lt Gen MM Naravane as irresponsible and false. — ANI Twitter


Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui on Friday strongly rejected the "irresponsible, spurious and totally false allegations" against Pakistan by the Indian army chief.

"These baseless Indian allegations are patently designed to divert global and domestic attention from India’s state-terrorism and egregious human rights violations, and clamping of fundamental freedoms in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, particularly post August 5, 2019," said the FO in her statement.


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FO rejects allegations made by Indian Army Chief against Pakistan
Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui termed those allegations as irresponsible, false and spurious.

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Earlier in the day, Indian army chief General MM Naravane had alleged that while India was busy "not only helping our own citizens but the rest of the world by sending medical teams and exporting medicines" during the coronavirus crisis, Pakistan was only "exporting terror".

According to Hindustan Times, he made these comments while on a two-day visit to occupied Kashmir to review the security situation.

“It is very unfortunate that at a time when the whole world and India is fighting the menace of this pandemic, our neighbour continues to foment trouble for us,” Naravane was quoted as saying.

Pakistan in recent days has charged India with repeated ceasefire violations across the Line of Control (LoC), which have resulted in the loss of civilians' lives. A statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said heavy artillery fire by India “deliberately targeted civilians” across the border.

"This year alone, Indian occupation forces in occupied Kashmir have committed over 765 ceasefire violations, resulting in shahadat (martyrdom) of 3 civilians as well as serious injuries to 54 innocent civilians," said Farooqui in her statement today. "In 2019, India violated the ceasefire agreement 3,351 times. Pakistan continues to respond to Indian belligerence in a firm and responsible manner."

"In the interest of regional peace and security, India is once again reminded to respect the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding and maintain peace along the LoC. It must also allow the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) to play its mandated role as per the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions," added the statement.

'Complete disregard for fundamental humanitarianism in IOK'
Speaking about the continued clampdown in occupied Kashmir, Farooqui noted that today was the 257th day of the "oppression and communication blackout faced by the people" since India unilaterally revoked the region's special status on August 5 last year.

"It is regrettable that while the world grapples with the global health emergency, over 900,000 Indian occupation troops in IOK continue their atrocities against innocent Kashmiris."

"In complete disregard for fundamental humanitarianism, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-inspired Bharatiya Janata Party's government is busy exploiting international focus on the Covid-19 pandemic to pursue its exclusionary ‘Hindutva’ agenda," FO spokesperson added in her statement.

"Pakistan is particularly concerned over continued restrictions on movement and information in IOK despite growing number of confirmed Covid-19 cases and resulting fatalities."

She pointed out that internet restrictions have prevented dissemination of information and impeded containment and relief efforts while the blockade has compromised supply of critical medical equipment and medicines.

"Children are unable to avail virtual education unlike the rest of the world due to unprecedented blockade of 4G internet. The international community, including human rights organisations and civil society, continue raising its serious concerns in this regard."



Last month, Pakistan had called on India to lift the communication blockade imposed in occupied Kashmir and ensure supplies of essential commodities in the valley to contain the spread of Covid-19 and mitigate the suffering of Kashmiris.


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[N.Siddiqui]

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Lt Gen MM Naravane

proving to be another Pipin' Rawat...

 

[SIPRA]

Yeh Band Master phir bol parha hae.

 

[masterchief_mirza]

Average rebuttal. Could have been better.

Indian actions and statements should be described accurately as baseless and childish.

Furthermore, specific examples of India exploiting the world's attention should be stated and then expanded on liberally. The issue to raise here would be the 15 year naturalisation motion, which if passed and enabled, will undo Kashmir's established autonomous status and erode its demographic balance. It should be stated clearly that this is tantamount to ethnoreligious cleansing by stealth.

I'm not sure that these clowns actually truly are working and speaking in Kashmir's genuine interests. How many times can we allow them to miss such open goals before we start to wonder if they're deliberately missing?

 

[El Sidd]

India using COVID19 as a weapon in Kashmir.

Pakistan's shambolic response to war crimes in Kashmir will be the hallmark of this inept Government.

 

[Sharma Ji]

Average rebuttal. Could have been better.

Indian actions and statements should be described accurately as baseless and childish.

Furthermore, specific examples of India exploiting the world's attention should be stated and then expanded on liberally. The issue to raise here would be the 15 year naturalisation motion, which if passed and enabled, will undo Kashmir's established autonomous status and erode its demographic balance. It should be stated clearly that this is tantamount to ethnoreligious cleansing by stealth.

I'm not sure that these clowns actually truly are working and speaking in Kashmir's genuine interests. How many times can we allow them to miss such open goals before we start to wonder if they're deliberately missing?

That mostly affects Jammu, there's hardly any non muslims in the Kashmir valley.

Nobody wants to drop their cash in a hotzone like Kashmir anyway.

The demographics will stay as they are and hopefully they can find a situation to repatriate the Pandits back to their ancestral land without conflict.

 

[El Sidd]

if they're deliberately missing?

Someone will retire and then say government forced the issue for peace bla bla and this that bla bla eastern route bla bla trade poverty elevation bla bla noble award bla bla no war bla bla peace peace bla bla

 

[masterchief_mirza]

India using COVID19 as a weapon in Kashmir.

Pakistan's shambolic response to war crimes in Kashmir will be the hallmark of this inept Government.

You're right that it's shambolic but I would suggest that we're only noticing its shambolicness because a response of any kind was totally absent until now. Lots of work is needed but Kashmiris don't have time on their side.

That mostly affects Jammu, there's hardly any non muslims in the Kashmir valley.

Nobody wants to drop their cash in a hotzone like Kashmir anyway.

The demographics will stay as they are and hopefully they can find a situation to repatriate the Pandits back to their ancestral land without conflict.

Aren't you the guy who suggested that ngo Muslim groups distributing food in India were simply trying to score political points?

I think your positioning is quite evident. No need for you to further confirm what we already know.

 

[El Sidd]

You're right that it's shambolic but I would suggest that we're only noticing its shambolicness because a response of any kind was totally absent until now. Lots of work is needed but Kashmiris don't have time on their side.

Kashmiris are winning.

Pakistan needs to join them in that.

Why don't you watch parliamentary proceedings on Kashmir by this sadiq ameen government?

Right your wrong buddy. You brought this government in with your constant propaganda of mulk ka wahid sakhat launda baqi sab harami.

ya to isse kaam lo ya farigh kardo. sir per sawar nahi rakh sakte

 

[masterchief_mirza]

That mostly affects Jammu, there's hardly any non muslims in the Kashmir valley.

Nobody wants to drop their cash in a hotzone like Kashmir anyway.

The demographics will stay as they are and hopefully they can find a situation to repatriate the Pandits back to their ancestral land without conflict.

Your response is quite amusing actually.

It wasn't that long ago in history that verbal assurances were given to protect the autonomous status of Kashmir while seeking the agreement of kashmiris themselves if any change was desired. Who are you kidding with these additional arbitrary assurances?

 

[waz]

Is part of the job description of the army chief to blurt out a load of bollocks at Pakistan now and then. Ignore the clown and move on. No need to give him added publicity with the whole FO statement.

 

[Politico]

Why does Pakistan always claim that they act in the interests of "regional peace and stability" whilst claiming in the same breath that India is pounding their areas with artillery?

 

[masterchief_mirza]

Why does Pakistan always claim that they act in the interests of "regional peace and stability" whilst claiming in the same breath that India is pounding their areas with artillery?

How are the two points contradictory?

 

[Politico]

How are the two points contradictory?

Put simply , shouldn't or isn't the army of Pakistan pounding back? Or have they adopted the Ghandian philosophy ?

 

[HAIDER]

enjoy everyone .. just posted ..you will love it ..this is anti Pak speech...