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India Denies Involvement as Pakistan Claims Militant Killings

2/1/2026

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On February 1, 2026, Randhir Jaiswal, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, rejected Pakistan's claims of Indian involvement in Balochistan as baseless and a distraction, citing Pakistan's human rights violations.
Pakistan's Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti said security forces killed 145 militants after attacks in Balochistan.
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for attacks, while Pakistan's military accused Indian-sponsored militants, and India denied the allegations, urging Pakistan to focus on internal challenges.

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On February 1, 2026, Randhir Jaiswal, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, rejected Pakistan's claims of Indian involvement in Balochistan as baseless and a distraction, citing Pakistan's human rights violations.
Pakistan's Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti said security forces killed 145 militants after attacks in Balochistan.
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for attacks, while Pakistan's military accused Indian-sponsored militants, and India denied the allegations, urging Pakistan to focus on internal challenges.