NEW DELHI: Interrogation of arrested terrorists by the investigation agencies has disclosed that Pakistan Inter-Service Intelligence is promoting terror activities in India by providing shelter, patronage and funding to extremists of all hues, according to Minister of State for Home Affairs Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary.
In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today, Mr Chaudhary said a video was uploaded on September 3, this year, containing the speech of Sheikh Eyam Al-Zawahiri of Al-Qaeda, in which he announced the establishment of a new Wing of Al-Qaeda, namely ‘Al-Qaeda in Indian Sub-Continent (AQIS).’
It is learnt that Asim Umar and Usama Mehmood have been appointed as the ‘Amir’ and ‘Spokesperson’ respectively of AQIS, he said.
Mr Chaudhary said the Government has raised the issue of Pakistan’s support to various terror outfits in many fora like Home/Interior Minister/Secretary level talks, Foreign Secretary level talks and handed over relevant material/dossiers to the Pakistan Authorities.
He added that at the same time, the Government takes all necessary measures to foil the nefarious activities of Pak-based/supported terror outfits in India. (AGENCIES)
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