India slams Pak’s statement on Burhan Wani, says it reflects ‘attachment to terrorism’

New Delhi : With Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ‘condemning’ the killing on Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, New Delhi on Monday advised Islamabad to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of its neighbours. Acknowledging Pakistan’s statement on the current situation in the valley, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) responded saying that, Islamabad’s statement reflected their attachment to terrorism.”They reflect Pakistan’s continued attachment to terrorism and its usage as an instrument of state policy. Pakistan is advised to refrain from interfering in internal affairs of its neighbours,” the statement said.Earlier today, Nawaz Sharif expressed deep shock over the killing of Burhan Wani and other civilians and condemned the ‘excessive and unlawful’ use of force against people in Indian-administered Kashmir.”It is deplorable that excessive and unlawful force was used against civilians who were protesting against the killing of Burhan Wani,” said Sharif in a statement.The 22-year-old commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen along with his two cohorts, was killed by the security forces on Friday.