GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 1445

ANSWERED ON:02.12.2014

PAK SPONSORED TERRORISM

RAKESH SINGH

(a) whether the Government of USA in one of its report acknowledged that terrorism in India is being aided by Pakistan; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRSbe pleased to state:-

 MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHABI CHAUDHARY)

 (a) to (b): The government is not aware of any such report of the Government of USA. However, there is a growing recognition and public acknowledgement by the international community that Pakistan persues terrorism as an instrument of state policy. Terrorism emanating from the territory under Pakistan’s control remains a core global concern. India has conveyed strongly to Pakistan, the need for it to honor its commitment of not allowing its territory and areas under its control to be used for terrorism against India in any manner. The Government continues to take all necessary steps to safeguard India’s territorial integrity and safety and security of its people