NEW DELHI: India’s Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday suggested that neighbouring Pakistan might have backed the militants responsible for multiple bombings in New Delhi over the weekend that killed 24 people.
Nearly a 100 people were injured when five bombs exploded in crowded market and commercial areas in New Delhi on Saturday evening.
‘Militants are getting support from across the border and it’s a fact,’ Antony told reporters in New Delhi responding to a question about possible Pakistani involvement in the blasts.
‘Already the home minister (Shivraj Patil) and others in the government have expressed their opinion on this. It is a matter of serious concern,’ Antony added.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman, Muhammad Sadiq has rejected Indian allegation saying it was completely baseless. He said he did not go through reports on Indian Defence Minister’s statement.
New Delhi has often accused Pakistan of aiding and supporting groups suspected behind terrorist attacks in the past years.
Top Pakistani leaders including President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani had condemned the Delhi blasts.
India charges to Pakistan involvement in New Delhi blasts
NEW DELHI: India’s Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday suggested that neighbouring Pakistan might have backed the militants responsible for multiple bombings in New Delhi over the weekend that killed 24 people.
Nearly a 100 people were injured when five bombs exploded in crowded market and commercial areas in New Delhi on Saturday evening.
‘Militants are getting support from across the border and it’s a fact,’ Antony told reporters in New Delhi responding to a question about possible Pakistani involvement in the blasts.
‘Already the home minister (Shivraj Patil) and others in the government have expressed their opinion on this. It is a matter of serious concern,’ Antony added.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman, Muhammad Sadiq has rejected Indian allegation saying it was completely baseless. He said he did not go through reports on Indian Defence Minister’s statement.
New Delhi has often accused Pakistan of aiding and supporting groups suspected behind terrorist attacks in the past years.
Top Pakistani leaders including President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani had condemned the Delhi blasts.
