To counter terrorism, United States offers help to India

New Delhi : In one of the strongest remarks made by United States of America so far on Uri Attack, US called on Pakistan and asked them to “combat and delegitimize” terrorist outfits operating from its soil, including Jaish-e-Muhammad.

India had blamed Jaish-e-Muhammad for the militant attack in Uri district in which 18 Indian soldiers had lost their lives on September 18.

Over the phone US national security adviser Susan Rice assured full help to her Indian counterpart Ajit Doval in combating the terrorism. 

Highlights:

# The United States of America has offered all possible help to India in fight against terrorism.

# US asked Pakistan to neutrilise terrorist outfits prevailing in its soil.

# “Pakistan (should) take effective action to combat and delegitimize United Nations-designated terrorist individuals and entities, including Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, Jaish-e-Muhammad, and their affiliates,” Rice said.

# The statement comes at a time when India is trying to diplomaticaly isolate Pakistan.

# India has always been offering a joint mission against terror outfits.