(a) whether the former President of Pakistan and ISI Chief have said that it is Pakistan which sends terrorists in Kashmir including Kargil after imparting training to them;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government of India has brought this matter before the Governments of other countries;
(d) if so, the reaction thereto; and
(e) the steps being taken by the Government of India after such admission by the former Supreme authorities of Pakistan?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SMT. PRENEET KAUR)
(a) & (b): Government has seen media reports on General Musharraf’s statement that Pakistan
trained militant underground groups to fight against India in Kashmir.
(c) to (e): These reports only confirm the veracity of what India has been repeatedly saying
over the years. This is precisely why India has sought a firm and abiding commitment from Pakistan
that it will not allow its territory and territory under its control to be used for the aiding and
abetting of terrorist activity directed against India and for providing sanctuary to such terrorist
groups. India has consistently stressed to its interlocutors the need for Pakistan to honour its
commitment of not allowing territory under its control to be used for terrorism against India in
any manner.