Explorer

'Completely Ludicrous': Centre Refutes Reports Of Indian Missiles Hitting Afghanistan

The Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Defence addressed a press conference on Saturday over the ongoing escalation between India and Pakistan.

The Centre on Saturday refuted claims of Indian missiles hitting Afghanistan as "completely ludicrous." 

Addressing a press conference on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, "Completely ludicrous claim that Indian missiles have hit Afghanistan...totally frivolous allegation." 

"Afghan people don't need to be reminded about which country it is that has on multiple occasions in just the last one and a half years targeted civilian populations and civilian infrastructure in Afghanistan," he added.

The Foreign Secretary's clarification came as Pakistan Army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif claimed in a televised address on Friday that Indian missiles that targeted air bases in Pakistan also went into Afghanistan. 

According to the spokesperson, the Indian missiles targeted Nur Khan Air Base in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, Murid Air Base in Chakwal City and Rafiqui Air Base in the Jhang district of eastern Punjab province. 

"Some of the Indian missiles also went into Afghanistan," he added. 

About the author ABP Live News

ABP Live News delivers round-the-clock coverage of India and the world, tracking politics, policy, governance, crime, courts and breaking developments, while offering sharp, verified reporting that helps readers stay informed, aware and connected to the stories shaping public life.

Read More

Top Headlines

Rahul Gandhi thinks he's born to rule; his frustration visible: Pralhad Joshi
Rahul Gandhi thinks he's born to rule; his frustration visible: Pralhad Joshi
Defence PSU launches high-resolution 'Garud' binoculars for civilian market
Defence PSU launches high-resolution 'Garud' binoculars for civilian market
6 dead, 14 injured as water, debris enter tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli
6 dead, 14 injured as water, debris enter tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli
NH44 in Ambala unblocked as police disperse people protesting against anti-khalistani front chief
NH44 in Ambala unblocked as police disperse people protesting against anti-khalistani front chief

Videos

STUDENT PROTEST: Nursing Students’ Agitation Intensifies in Bhopal, Schoolchildren Protest in Uttarakhand
NATIONAL: Amit Shah Hoists Tricolour Under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign
POLITICAL MESSAGE: SPP MPs Deposit ₹2.15 Lakh Collected During Parliament Protest at Hanuman Temple
PARLIAMENT: Lathicharge Row Triggers Uproar in Parliament Complex
BIG REVELATION: Air India Pilot’s Drug Test Sparks Major Aviation Safety Questions

Photo Gallery

25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Embed widget