The United States (US) responded to accusations by Pakistan, which accused the Indian government of organizing the assassination of several individuals across the border. The US stated that it would not interfere in the matter but stressed the importance of both countries avoiding actions that could increase tensions.
This statement came from US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller after inquiries about Washington's stance on a report by The Guardian. The report, based on claims from Pakistani officials, alleges that India targeted individuals linked to terrorism and extremism within Pakistan's borders.
"We have been following the media reports about this issue. We don't have any comment on the underlying allegations, but of course, we're not going to get in the middle of this situation," Miller said.
"We encourage both sides to avoid escalation and find a resolution through dialogue," he added.
Earlier this month, the report quoted intelligence operatives in India and Pakistan, claiming that India's actions were part of a broader strategy to eliminate terrorists residing in foreign countries.
The report was supported by recent claims from Canada, which accused the Indian government of involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar was shot outside a gurdwara in Surrey on June 18, 2023.
In response to the report, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) dismissed all allegations as "false and malicious anti-India propaganda." It also referred to a previous statement by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, where he stated that targeted killings in other countries were "not the policy of the government of India."
