Jammu, 17 March 2026:
In a fierce and strongly worded statement, BJP spokesperson and Convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta on Tuesday condemned the deadly terror air strike on a hospital at Kabul, terming it a “barbaric massacre and a stain on humanity.”
Gupta said the attack, which targeted innocent civilians including women and children, exposes the brutality and cowardice of terror networks operating with impunity. He described the incident as a calculated act aimed at spreading fear, destabilising the region, and derailing peace efforts.
In a sharp escalation, Gupta lashed out at Pakistan, calling it “Terroristan” and accusing it of being the epicentre of terrorism and the biggest enabler of such inhumane acts. He alleged that for decades Pakistan has nurtured, sheltered and exported terror, and that incidents like the Kabul attack are a direct consequence of this ecosystem.
“This is not an isolated attack—it is part of a well-entrenched terror machinery backed by Terroristan. The world can no longer ignore that such forces thrive because of state support,” Gupta said.
He further stated that such attacks reflect a dangerous pattern where innocent lives are deliberately targeted to create chaos and fear, with complete disregard for humanity and international norms.
Highlighting India’s consistent stand, Gupta said the country has repeatedly exposed Pakistan before the global community as a “terror factory” through decades of evidence and repeated attacks on Indian soil.
He cited major terror incidents including the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, and the 2016 Pathankot airbase attack, stating that these attacks underline a clear and consistent pattern of cross-border terrorism.
Gupta also pointed to several terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the region has long suffered due to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. He referred to attacks such as the 2019 Pulwama attack, 2023 Anantnag encounter, and the 2025 Pahalgam attack, among others, as examples of continued attempts to destabilise the region.
He said these incidents clearly demonstrate how terror networks backed from across the border continue to target peace and normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir.
Calling for urgent global intervention, Gupta urged the international community to take firm and decisive action against countries that act as safe havens for terrorism.
“Enough is enough. The time has come for the global community to expose, isolate and act firmly against Terroristan and its terror infrastructure,” he asserted.
Reaffirming India’s stance, Gupta said the country follows a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and will continue to raise its voice globally against such atrocities. He stressed that silence or selective outrage only strengthens terrorists and their backers.
Expressing solidarity with the people of Afghanistan, he extended heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and emphasised that justice must be delivered. He added that the fight against terrorism must be collective, uncompromising and relentless to prevent such barbaric acts in the future.

The Kabul attack, he said, once again underscores the fragile security situation in the region and the urgent need for global accountability and coordinated action against terror networks and their sponsors.