The US has urged India and Pakistan to “avoid escalation” following remarks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh about India’s readiness to cross borders to target terrorists. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized this stance, stating that while the US will not intervene directly, it encourages both countries to seek resolution through dialogue.
Addressing inquiries about potential sanctions on India over an alleged assassination plot, Miller declined to provide details, emphasizing that such matters are not openly discussed.
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PM Modi, speaking at a public rally in Uttarakhand, asserted that under the strong leadership of the BJP government, security forces are effectively dealing with terrorists on Indian soil. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh echoed this sentiment during a public meeting in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu, reaffirming India’s commitment to eliminate terrorists both within and outside its borders.
Singh further declared that India would respond decisively to any attempts to disrupt peace within the country, including pursuing terrorists into Pakistan if necessary. He cited Prime Minister Modi’s statements and emphasized India’s capability to counter terrorism, noting Pakistan’s growing recognition of this fact.
Responding to queries about a report in UK newspaper The Guardian alleging Indian involvement in assassinations in Pakistan, Singh affirmed India’s resolve to eliminate terrorists on foreign soil as part of a broader strategy to combat terrorism.
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