Indian home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE
According to Shinde, the slain terrorists carried items that were allegedly Pakistani, such as a recovered ointment that was reportedly made in Karachi.
He said two AK rifles, five magazines, two pistols and four grenades were among the recoveries made from the slain terrorists. Diaries containing phone numbers were also found.
"It is suspected to be of Pakistani origin," he said, adding that the attackers were fidayeen "suspected to be of foreign origin".
Speaking in the Lok Sabha on the terror attack he said despite the presence of about 50 CRPF personnel of the 73 Battalion, the terrorists took advantage of a small gap in the fencing at the police public school in Bemina area to enter the compound and open fire.
An agent of Hizbul Mujahideen took responsibility for the attacks however Shinde doubted the authenticity of the claim until confirmed by officials.
Pakistan though has denied any involvement in the attack.
The foreign ministry also strongly rejected Indian allegations that evidence suggests that the militants who attacked the members of the CRPF were from probably from Pakistan, on Wednesday.
“We feel that this trend of making irresponsible statements and knee-jerk reactions by senior Indian Government functionaries have the potential of undermining the efforts made by both sides to normalize relations between the two countries,” the statement cautioned.
The ministry reiterated that Pakistan remains committed to resolving tensions with India through meaningful dialogue.
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