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India responds to Pak’s Bhatti network reaction

By Sohail Khan 18 August 2026, 6:37 pm

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India won't relent on terrorism, MEA says amid Pakistan's reaction on Shahzad Bhatti network

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India will continue taking necessary measures to counter terrorism. The Ministry of External Affairs rejected Pakistan's claims regarding the Shahzad Bhatti terror network. Pakistan had previously called India's allegations baseless and rejected ISI links. India stands by its position and stresses the seriousness of terrorism. The government will continue its fight to defeat this scourge.

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Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

India will continue to take all necessary measures to counter terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday, while responding to Pakistan's reaction to India's claims regarding the Shahzad Bhatti terror network. On Monday, Pakistan rejected Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s allegation linking the country’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to the Shahzad Bhatti Network.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India stands by its position on the matter and stressed the seriousness with which the government views terrorism.

“We want the global community to understand the gravity of such actions. India has been hit hard by terrorism. We have, over the last several years, made a lot of effort to galvanise global action and strengthen global action to fight terrorism, including cross-border terrorism,” Jaiswal said at the ministry's weekly briefing.

On Bangladesh PM's India visit

India has extended a “cordial invitation” to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit the country, Jaiswal said. He added that there was no specific update on the timing of Rahman's India visit.

"On this particular matter, when I have an update, I will surely share it with you… We have extended a cordial invitation to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to visit India."

India expresses solidarity with Indonesia after earthquake

India also expressed condolences to Indonesia following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that caused deaths, injuries and displacement.

Jaiswal said India was deeply saddened by the tragedy and conveyed its condolences to those who lost their lives.

“…Indonesia was rocked by a major earthquake in which a large number of people have been killed. A lot of people have also been injured. Many more have been rendered homeless,” he said.

He also wished for the speedy recovery of those injured and the safety of rescue and relief personnel.

“In this difficult hour, India stands in solidarity with Indonesia, and we remain committed to extending whatever possible assistance we can for the relief or in support of relief and rescue efforts in that country,” Jaiswal said.

India also expressed condolences to Indonesia following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that caused deaths, injuries and displacement.

Jaiswal said India was deeply saddened by the tragedy and conveyed its condolences to those who lost their lives.

He also wished for the speedy recovery of those injured and the safety of rescue and relief personnel.

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