India rejects Pakistan’s claim over Waziristan suicide bombing that killed 13

India has strongly dismissed allegations from Pakistan that held it responsible for a devastating suicide bombing in North Waziristan. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a scathing and firm response, condemning Pakistan's attempt to link India to the terrorist attack that killed 13 Pakistani soldiers and injured several others.

The MEA's statement was unequivocal. “We have seen an official statement by the Pakistan Army seeking to blame India for the attack in Waziristan on June 28. We reject this statement with the contempt it deserves,” the ministry declared, highlighting the baseless nature of the accusations. This diplomatic rebuttal comes amidst heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

The tragic incident unfolded when a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle by ramming it into a military convoy in North Waziristan. The region is located in the volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and is a known hotbed of militant activity. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the blast claimed the lives of 13 soldiers and injured 10 others, while also leaving 19 civilians wounded.

The attack was swiftly claimed by the suicide wing of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, a militant faction known for its alignment with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The TTP has been a persistent and brutal force in the region, responsible for numerous deadly strikes in recent years, often targeting Pakistani security forces and civilian infrastructure.