Shashi Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation, addressed the Pahalgam terror attack in New York, condemning the religiously motivated killings and highlighting the Resistance Front's involvement, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. India responded with targeted strikes on terror sites, sending a clear message against terrorism. The delegation aims to foster international cooperation and share India's perspective on combating terrorism across multiple nations.
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