India Condemns Islamabad Mosque Blast, Rejects Pakistan’s Allegations

New Delhi / Islamabad: India on Friday strongly condemned the deadly bombing at a mosque in Islamabad and offered condolences to the families of the victims. The Ministry of External Affairs called the attack “condemnable” and rejected Pakistan’s attempts to blame India, describing such claims as “baseless and pointless.” The MEA said Pakistan should address its internal problems instead of deflecting responsibility for what it termed “home grown ills.”

The blast occurred during Friday prayers at a Shia mosque in Tarlai Kalan, killing at least 30 people and injuring several others. Worshippers were inside the mosque when the explosion tore through the premises, triggering panic and chaos. Emergency teams rushed the wounded to nearby hospitals while security forces cordoned off the area and launched a probe.

Soon after the attack, Pakistani leaders hinted at foreign involvement.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said authorities were examining “external links” to the bombing. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar also suggested hostile forces were trying to destabilise Pakistan, remarks widely seen as pointing toward India.

India swiftly dismissed these allegations. “Instead of seriously addressing the problems plaguing its social fabric, Pakistan chooses to blame others,” the MEA said in its official statement.

No group has claimed responsibility so far. Pakistani officials said investigators are exploring militant and sectarian angles. The country has seen a rise in attacks on religious sites in recent months.

Analysts say Pakistan continues to struggle with extremist networks despite repeated security operations.

India reiterated its zero tolerance policy toward terrorism and expressed solidarity with the victims. The government also urged Islamabad to take concrete action against radical elements instead of making unfounded accusations.