Pakistan's Defence Minister Threatens Kolkata in Response to Future Conflicts
Pakistan would hit Kolkata in 'future' conflict: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
The Economic Times
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Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister, warned India of a potential strike in Kolkata in response to any future provocations. He claimed India might stage a false flag operation and emphasized that Pakistan's response would be swift and decisive, following remarks from India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh about potential consequences of aggression.
- 01Khawaja Asif warned of a strike in Kolkata if India provokes Pakistan.
- 02He accused India of planning a false flag operation involving detained Pakistanis.
- 03Asif emphasized a swift and calibrated response to any attacks.
- 04The comments come after Rajnath Singh's warning to Pakistan regarding aggression.
- 05The two nations have a history of conflict, highlighted by the Pahalgam attack last year.
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Khawaja Asif, the Defence Minister of Pakistan, issued a stark warning to India, stating that any future aggression could lead to a military response targeting Kolkata, India. Speaking to reporters in Sialkot, Pakistan, Asif suggested that India might attempt a false flag operation, alleging that they could fabricate evidence of terrorist activities involving detained Pakistanis. He did not provide any evidence for this claim. Asif stressed that Pakistan's response to any attack would be swift and decisive, echoing the sentiments of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who had previously warned of severe consequences for any misadventure by Pakistan. The tense rhetoric comes in the wake of a history of conflict between the two nations, including a significant incident last year that escalated tensions.
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The escalating rhetoric between India and Pakistan could heighten tensions in the region, affecting security and diplomatic relations.
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