India At UNSC: Dr Jaishankar Speaks On Terrorist Threats, LeT, JeM, ISIL

Dr S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India detailed India's concerns about terror for the first time since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. He also named specific groups. "Whether in Afghanistan or against India, groups like Lashkar-e Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed continue to operate with impunity and encouragement,” he said. Dr S Jaishankar added, "In our own immediate neighbourhood, ISIL-Khorasan (ISIL-K) has become more energetic and is constantly seeking to expand its footprint.” "What is true of Covid-19 is true of terrorism,” said Dr S Jaishankar. Then in what seemed to be a dig at China, he said, "When we see state hospitality being extended to those with blood on their hands, we must call out the doublespeak.” Watch the video to know more.

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