Nawaz Sharif’s Remarks on Terrorist Burhan Wani shows Pakistan continuous attachment to terrorism, says India

New Delhi, October 6, 2016: Reacting to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's assertion at a joint session of his country's Parliament that the Kashmir "liberation struggle" has taken a new turn after the "martyrdom" of militant commander Burhan Wani, sources here said that it again showed Pakistan's continued backing of terrorism.

"It shows Pakistan's continued attachment to terrorism," a source within the Indian establishment here said on Wednesday.

Speaking on a motion moved by Law Minister Zahid Hamid for discussion on the Kashmir issue and the situation arising out of "ceasefire violations" along the Line of Control on Wednesday, Sharif said Wani's "martyrdom" was a symbol of "Kashmiri Intifada" and India cannot hold innocent Kashmiris hostage despite grave human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir, Radio Pakistan reported.

The attack came amidst large-scale violence in Jammu and Kashmir that has claimed around 90 lives following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Wani in July. (IANS)