India summons Pak High Commission official, conveys strong concern over Jaish planned J & K terror attack

Pakistan's Charge dÁffaires (CDA) was summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs and a strong protest was lodged over the attempted terror attack at Nagrota which was foiled by alert Indian security forces.

"It was demanded that  Pakistan desists from its policy of supporting terrorists and terror groups operating from its territory and dismantle the terror infrastructure operated by terrorist outfits to launch attacks in other countries. India reiterated its long standing demand that Pakistan fulfill its international obligations and bilateral commitments to not allow any territory under its control to be used for terrorism against India in any manner,'' Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Saturday.

It reiterated that India is firmly and resolutely committed to take all necessary measures to safeguard its national security in the fight against terrorism.

Initial reports indicate the attackers to be members of Pakistan based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a terrorist organization proscribed by the United Nations and several countries.

The Government of India expressed its serious concerns at continued terror attacks by JeM against India.

Four suspected Jaish terrorists were killed and two policemen injured in the Nagrota gunbattle after a truck carrying newly infiltrated terrorists was intercepted by security forces. 

JeM has been part of several attacks in India in the past, including the Pulwama attack in February 2019.

"The huge cache of arms, ammunition and explosive material indicate detailed planning for a major attack to destabilise peace and security in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir,  in particular, to derail the ongoing democratic exercise of conduct of local District Development Council elections," the MEA statement said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a review meeting on Friday with top security brass in the wake of the Jaish terror attack at Nagrota and hailed the alert forces for displaying utmost bravery and professionalism to thwart efforts to inflict major havoc and destruction.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, NSA Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary and top intelligence officials were present at the review meeting presided over by the Prime Minister.