New Delhi/Islamabad: The killing of Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti has triggered an Indo-Pak war of words with New Delhi asking Islamabad to address the 'aspirations' of people of Balochistan through talks rather than use of military force, drawing rejection by the neighbouring country.
New Delhi, which has been decrying excessive Army action in Balochistan, termed as 'unfortunate' the killing of the veteran Baloch leader and said: "Military force can never solve political problems."
"This military attack in which two of his (Bugti's) grandsons were also killed and the heavy casualties in the continuing military operations in Balochistan underline the need for peaceful dialogue to address the grievances and aspirations of people of Balochistan," External Affairs Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna said.
Strongly rejecting the comments, Pakistan said India's 'ill-advised' concern amounted to 'blatant interference in the internal affairs' of a neigbouring country.
Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam said India should rather focus on putting its 'own house in order' and do the same in its areas afflicted by insurgencies.
The people of Balochistan are seeking their rightful share in the resources like gas reserves their region has and is being 'denied' to them by Pakistan authorities.
Pakistani military has been conducting Army operations for the last six months to quell a virtual uprising in the region and has used heavy weaponry including helicopter gunships and missiles.
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