India Rejects ‘Baseless’ Allegations of Involvement in Islamabad Mosque Attack
India on Friday rejected allegations linking it to a suicide bombing at a mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, which killed more than 30 people, calling the claims “baseless.”
In a statement issued Friday evening, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the attack was condemnable and expressed condolences for the loss of life.
“The bombing at an Islamabad mosque earlier today is condemnable and India condoles the loss of life it has caused,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, adding that New Delhi “rejects any and every such allegation,” describing them as unfounded.
The comments came after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif alleged on social media that India was behind the attack. He said the bomber had a history of traveling to Afghanistan and accused New Delhi of sponsoring the assault.
The attack happened during Friday prayers at the Khadija Tul Kubra Imambargah on the outskirts of Islamabad. Police and government officials said the attacker opened fire at the mosque gate before detonating a suicide bomb, killing at least 31 worshippers and wounding more than 170 others.
Officials said the bomber was challenged by guards before triggering the explosion inside the compound. Images from the scene showed extensive damage, with debris scattered across the prayer hall and wounded worshippers receiving emergency help.
So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Authorities in Pakistan have launched an investigation.
(With inputs from )
