Like a good 'neighbour', India ready to help Pakistan control terrorism

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan against attempts to destabilise India through terrorism, in an interview with ANI on Thursday.

"If Pakistan attempts to destabilise India through terrorism, it will have to face the consequences. Pakistan needs to control terrorism," Singh said.

However, the defence minister put forth an offer along with the stern warning. Singh said India was ready to assist Pakistan, if the the neighbour found it difficult to combat terrorism.

"If Pakistan thinks that it is not capable of controlling it, then India is a neighbour, if they want to take India's help they should. India is ready to provide all assistance to combat terrorism," he said.

"They are our neighbours, and if their intention is clear that terrorism should end, they should do that themselves or take help from India. We both can end terrorism. But this is their call, I'm just giving a suggestion," Singh added.

The defence minister also clarified the 'ghuske marenge' remark made in a recent TV interview.

"We will not allow terrorists to operate within Indian borders. We will do everything to stop it," Singh said. He did not rule out operations across the border.

(Excerpts from ANI interview)

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