Pok Continues to be a Launching Pad for Terrorists: Exiled Leaders

Ganeva, MAR 15: Exiled leaders from Pakistan of Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit- Baltistan have blamed Pakistan for sheltering terrorists and using the territory as launching pad for terror activities. "On one side Pakistan says it is fighting a war against terrorism, but on other side LeT terrorists are roaming freely and extremists are rallying every day. Meanwhile, Jaish-e-Mohammad is operating, Jihad Council, the outfit which has claimed the Pathankot attack, these are all benefitted by the state," Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, Secretary General of United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP). "There are certain Talibani leaders who have the backing of the Pakistan government, so, this is not the right way to fight against terrorism that you adopt the policy of pick and choose, he added. "In our region (PoK), the terrorist infrastructure is still intact and we always say that this region has been used as a launching pad for the terror activities. I firmly believe that terrorists will not make K