MANAMA: India today told Bahrain’s top leadership that Pakistan’s use of terrorism as “an instrument of state policy” was a matter of concern and the incitement from across the border was the main reason behind the current unrest in Jammu and Kashmir.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who is here on a three-day visit, made the remarks during his meeting with Bahraini Interior Minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa.
Singh also called on Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and shared with them India’s concern over terrorism.
“We shared concern over terrorism and human trafficking,” Singh tweeted after the meetings.
Bahrain is a key member of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference in which Pakistan is also a member.
Singh apprised Rashid about Islamabad’s open support and participation to glorify slain Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani in Pakistan, saying it indicates continued free movement that terrorists and their supporters enjoy there.
Wani was killed in an encounter on July 8 and since then the unrest has been continuing in Kashmir Valley.
“Pakistan is a country which refuses to give up use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy,” Singh is said to have conveyed to his Bahraini counterpart. (AGENCIES)
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