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Last Updated:February 22, 2026, 21:42 IST
New Delhi’s condemnation comes after cross-border strikes that Kabul says hit civilian areas. Pakistan said it targeted Pakistan Taliban terrorists.
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India on Sunday condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghan territory, saying the strikes had resulted in civilian casualties including women and children during the holy month of Ramadan.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the attacks were “another attempt by Pakistan to externalise its internal failures" and reiterated India’s support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.
“India strongly condemns Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghan territory that have resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children, during the holy month of Ramadan. It is another attempt by Pakistan to externalise its internal failures. India reiterates its support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence," the statement released by the ministry said.
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February 22, 2026, 21:38 IST
News world India Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes In Afghanistan, Backs Kabul’s Sovereignty
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