Kashmir attack: Pakistan hits back at India accusations

Pakistan has hit back after India accused it of masterminding a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 18 soldiers. A statement from Pakistan’s foreign ministry condemned the “vitriolic statements” by India. It called India’s stance a “blatant attempt” to deflect attention from human rights abuses in Kashmir. Indian Home Affairs Minister Rajnath Singh called […]

Pakistan has hit back after India accused it of masterminding a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 18 soldiers.
A statement from Pakistan’s foreign ministry condemned the “vitriolic statements” by India.
It called India’s stance a “blatant attempt” to deflect attention from human rights abuses in Kashmir.
Indian Home Affairs Minister Rajnath Singh called Pakistan a “terrorist state” soon after Sunday’s attack.
Seventeen soldiers died in the raid. One soldier succumbed to his injuries on Monday, taking the death toll to 18. The attack comes as violent protests against Indian rule in the disputed region continue, with a curfew imposed.
More than 80 people, nearly all anti-government protesters, have died in more than two months of violence.