FM Qureshi warns India of befitting response for any misadventure

MULTAN: Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi Monday warned India of befitting response if it conducted any misadventure in shape of false flag operation in India Occupied Jammu &Kashmir (IOJ&K).

Talking to media in Multan, Qureshi said the situation in occupied Kashmir was not hidden from anyone in the world. It was expected that India would lessen its aggressive stance in the Muslim-majority region however, unfortunately that did not happen.

He said Pakistan has information that India is planning to conduct a false flag operation in (IOJ&K) for which it is finding an excuse to accomplish its nefarious designs. “In case, it repeats mistake like Feb 2019, it should wait for befitting response from us,” he added.

He said “India can do anything in Kashmir to divert world’s attention from its deteriorating economy.” Pakistan has informed UN General Secretary, P5 countries besides raising this issue on other forums,  Qureshi explained.

Condemning the deplorable targeting of innocent civilians by the Indian occupation forces, he underscored that such senseless acts are in clear violation of the Ceasefire Understanding and are also against all established humanitarian norms and professional military conduct.

The foreign minister said, “These egregious violations of international law reflect consistent Indian attempts to escalate the situation along the LoC and are a threat to regional peace and security.”