The tensions between India and Pakistan soared because of the Pahalgam terror attack, where tourists were shot at point-blank range after their religious affiliation was established, Indian envoy to Russia Vinay Kumar has said, asserting that India had to react to this.
In an interview with the ‘Izvestia’ daily published on Monday, Kumar also said that India will support an increase in imports of Russian oil to its market.
“First of all, the current tension arose due to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, where tourists were shot at point-blank range after their religious affiliation was established. Therefore, India had to react to this,” Kumar said while responding to a question. PTI
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