India Condemns Pakistan’s Reported Airstrikes on Afghan Civilians

New Delhi: India has issued a forceful condemnation of the recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistan in Afghanistan, which tragically resulted in the loss of 51 innocent lives, including women and children.

The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, expressed India’s deep concern over the attack, noting that the strikes targeted Afghan civilians, an act that has sparked widespread condemnation across the region.

In a detailed statement, Jaiswal highlighted that media reports had indicated the airstrikes occurred in Paktika province on December 24, 2024, and emphasized the human cost of the assault. “We have taken note of the devastating loss of precious lives, including women and children, and we unequivocally condemn any form of attack on innocent civilians,” he stated.

Further, Jaiswal took the opportunity to criticize Pakistan for its longstanding practice of deflecting blame for its internal challenges by accusing its neighboring countries. He remarked, “It is an old and unfortunate habit of Pakistan to point fingers at others for its own internal failures, rather than addressing the root causes within its own borders.”

The statement from India came in the wake of Afghanistan’s confirmation that the deadly airstrikes had been launched from Pakistan’s side, with the Afghan government asserting that these actions had led to the deaths of numerous civilians. The scale of the tragedy has led to heightened tensions between the two nations, with both diplomatic and public responses from Afghanistan condemning the attacks.

India’s response underscores the nation’s unwavering commitment to the protection of civilian lives and its firm stance on holding those responsible for such actions accountable.

The condemnation serves not only as a call for justice for the victims of this heinous attack but also as a strong reminder of the broader regional implications of continued instability.