Pakistan using terror groups to ignite war against India: Pentagon

NH Bureau Wednesday, 05 November 2014 08:03:38 AM

New Delhi : India on Tuesday described Pentagon’s report that Pakistan was using militant groups as proxies to counter the superior Indian military.

- Allegedly, it was to stop Indian Army’s manifestation of growing acknowledgment globally

- "Afghan- and Indian-focused militants continue to operate from Pakistan territory to the detriment of Afghan and regional stability," Pentagon told US Congress.

- "Pakistan uses these proxy forces to hedge against the loss of influence in Afghanistan and to counter India's superior military," Pentagon added.

- Reacting to it, India’s External Affairs Minister Syed Akbaruddin said the report shows clear involvement of Pakistan in growing terrorism.

- "These relationships run counter to Pakistan's public commitment to support Afghan-led reconciliation. Such groups continue to act as the primary irritant in Afghan-Pakistan bilateral relations," Pentagon mentioned in its 100-page report.