At the SCO defence ministers’ meeting in Bishkek, Rajnath Singh said countries sheltering terror infrastructure cannot expect immunity. He coupled the warning with a call for collective action, dialogue and regional stability.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: ITG)
UPDATED: Apr 28, 2026 12:27 IST
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday delivered a sharp message on terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, asserting that countries sheltering terror infrastructure cannot expect immunity from consequences.
Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, Singh said the incident had “shaken the entire humanity” and underlined India’s resolve to respond decisively. “During Operation Sindoor, we demonstrated that terrorism epicentres are no longer immune to justifiable punishment,” he said, in remarks seen as a direct warning to Pakistan.
Without naming Pakistan explicitly, Singh stressed the need for a consistent and uncompromising approach against terrorism, separatism and extremism.
He recalled the Tianjin Declaration of the SCO, which reaffirmed a collective commitment to counter-terrorism, and said the grouping must act as a “guardian of international standards” by addressing such threats without exception.
“By tackling terrorism we transform regional security from a challenge into a cornerstone for peace and prosperity,” he said.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday delivered a sharp message on terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, asserting that countries sheltering terror infrastructure cannot expect immunity from consequences.
Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, Singh said the incident had “shaken the entire humanity” and underlined India’s resolve to respond decisively. “During Operation Sindoor, we demonstrated that terrorism epicentres are no longer immune to justifiable punishment,” he said, in remarks seen as a direct warning to Pakistan.
Without naming Pakistan explicitly, Singh stressed the need for a consistent and uncompromising approach against terrorism, separatism and extremism.
He recalled the Tianjin Declaration of the SCO, which reaffirmed a collective commitment to counter-terrorism, and said the grouping must act as a “guardian of international standards” by addressing such threats without exception.
“By tackling terrorism we transform regional security from a challenge into a cornerstone for peace and prosperity,” he said.
– Ends
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Priyanka Kumari
Published On:
Apr 28, 2026 12:27 IST
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