India has strongly refuted Pakistan's allegation of targeting the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project in POK during recent military strikes, warning of severe repercussions if Pakistan uses this claim as a pretext for attacking Indian infrastructure. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri accused Pakistan of disinformation and supporting cross-border terrorism, highlighting the Pahalgam attack and linking it to communal rhetoric.
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