India asks countries to take action against Kashmir cells set up by Pakistan

India has asked several countries to take action against so-called Kashmir cells set up by Pakistan at its missions abroad, asserting that they openly incite violence. This was stated by Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha yesterday. The Minister said the main objective of these cells/desks is to incite local population and radicalise them through false propaganda. Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had directed establishing Kashmir cells in Pakistan's Foreign Office and Missions abroad.

Mr Muraleedharan said the government has urged other countries to realise the dangers posed by these cells



operating from their soil, and take appropriate action.

In response to another question, the Minister said India has categorically and unequivocally rejected Pakistan's blatant misrepresentation of facts and fabricated narratives at international fora, including at the United Nations. The government has briefed members of the international community on Pakistan's false propaganda, its continued aid and abetment to cross-border terrorism against India, including in Jammu and Kashmir. He said countries have shown understanding that matters related to Jammu and Kashmir, which is an integral part of India, are internal to India.