China skirts reference to Pakistan, JeM in Uri attack

September 19, 2016 19:00

Skirting direct reference to Pakistan and the Jaish-e-Mohammed, China today voiced concern over "escalation" of tensions and "rising temperatures" in Kashmir after the Uri terror attack and called on India and Pakistan to resolve their differences through dialogue.

"We have noted relevant reports. We are shocked by this attack," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lu Kang told media briefing when asked about Beijing's reaction to yesterday's Uri attack and India's charge that Pakistan-based militant group JeM is behind it.

JeM has special significance as Beijing has put a technical hold over India's efforts to bring about a UN ban on the outfit's leader Masood Azhar for his involvement in Pathankot attack.

Referring to the Uri attack in which 18 soldiers were killed and several injured, Lu said, "We want to express our deep sympathies and condolences to the affected families and the injured". "China opposes and strongly condemns all forms of terrorism. We are concerned about this escalation and rising temperatures surrounding Kashmir situation," he said.

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