diplomacyTuesday, September 15, 20262 sources
India Dismisses Pakistan's Bounty on Masood Azhar as 'Phony'
India rejected Pakistan's offer of a bounty on terrorist Masood Azhar, calling it a 'phony' gesture. Pakistan's Ministry of External Affairs described the bounty as a 'hollow gimmick'. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two South Asian nations.
India's foreign ministry dismissed Pakistan's bounty on Masood Azhar as a 'phony' attempt to divert attention from its own security failures. The offer, made by Pakistan's Ministry of External Affairs, was described as a 'hollow gimmick' by the same ministry. Both statements were issued on the same day, September 15, 2026, reflecting a coordinated diplomatic response.
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IndependentWIONSep 15, 05:50 PM
MEA: Pakistan's Masood Azhar bounty just a 'hollow gimmick' - WIONMEA: Pakistan's Masood Azhar bounty just a 'hollow gimmick' WION
IndependentWIONSep 15, 04:11 PM
India dismisses Pakistan bounty on Masood Azhar as 'phony' - WIONIndia dismisses Pakistan bounty on Masood Azhar as 'phony' WION