Indian defence minister refuses to give proof of surgical strike

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Despite demands from political leaders and international media, Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Thursday, said that the government has no intention to provide proof for the surgical strike allegedly carried out by Indian Army commandos inside Azad Kashmir on September 29.

Speaking at a BJP function here, Parrikar said there are many ‘forces’ in India whose patriotism is doubtful. Without taking names, Parrikar said, “There are many people who are not loyal to our country” and without taking names, Parrikar said, “There are many people who are not loyal to our country and criticised Indian army, but we don’t have to give them any proof.”

“We carried out a 100% perfect surgical strike, our nation carries the heart and courage to carry this task out,” he said.

Parrikar revealed that during his interactions with soldiers he always urges them to not to sacrifice their lives for the motherland but live to neutralise the terrorists. The defence minister added that India’s borders are safe under the Narendra Modi government.

The defence minister added that India’s borders are safe under the Narendra Modi government.