Pahalgam was original escalation: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri

India has firmly dismissed Pakistan’s claims of targeting the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) during recent military operations, cautioning that any such pretext for attacking Indian infrastructure could lead to serious consequences. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri accused Pakistan of spreading disinformation and fostering cross-border terrorism, citing the Pahalgam attack as linked to communal rhetoric. This exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations regarding military actions and accusations of terrorism.

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