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While speaking with Defense Secretary Rajnath Singh, U.S. Secretary of State Pete Hegseth expressed deep condolences to the Pahargam terrorist attack, while India said Pakistan has been supporting, training and funding terrorists.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Indian Defense Secretary Rajnath Singh had a telephone conversation on Thursday during which the April 22 terrorist attack on Pahargam were discussed, an official said. During the negotiations, the United States expressed deep condolences to the Pahargam terrorist attack, while India told the United States that Pakistan had been supporting, training and funding terrorists. According to the Ministry of Defense, Heggs called Rajnath Singh on Thursday.
The U.S. Secretary of Defense expressed sympathy and condolences for the tragic deaths of innocent civilians in recent terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, Jamu & Kashmir.
During the conversation, Rajnath Singh told the U.S. Secretary of Defense that Pakistan has a history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organizations.
Rajnath Singh added: “Pakistan was exposed as a rogue state, fueling global terrorism and destabilizing the region. The world can no longer turn a blind eye to terrorism.” The Defense Minister said it was important for global communities to clearly and explicitly condemn such heinous acts of terrorism.
The Defense Department said the U.S. Secretary of Defense reiterated its full support for the U.S. government in India’s fight against terrorism. The US Secretary of Defense said the United States maintains solidarity with India and supports India in defending its rights. On April 22, terrorists opened fire on tourists from Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The brutal attack took 26 lives – mainly Indian tourists and 1 Nepalese national.
Terrorists reportedly asked the visitors about their names before shooting them. Since the incident, the Indian Army has carried out intensive operations against terrorists in the region. Meanwhile, Pakistan has been shooting along the Line of Control (LOC). On the evenings of April 30 and May 1, Pakistani troops opened fire at LOCs in Kupwara, Uri and Aknoir in Jamu and Kashmir. This shooting is not provocative. Pakistani troops used small arms in shooting.
According to an official, Indian troops responded appropriately to the aggression.
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