Pak-Taliban peace deal worrisome for India: Antony

New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI)India's Defence Minister A K
Antony Friday said the truce between Pakistan and Taliban has
added to India's "worries" over the security scenario in the
region.

"From 26/11 onwards, we are very much concerned about the
security scenario. This new development, in a way, adds to our
worries," Antony said when asked to comment on the ceasefire
between Pakistani troops and Taliban militia in the Swat
valley, under which Islamabad has virtually surrendered to the
demands of the fundamentalists.

Antony said the government's stand on the issue was
already cleared by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee.

"On behalf of the government, External Affairs Minister
has already reacted. What he has said is the posture of the
government," he said on the sidelines of an award ceremony for
best marching contingents at this year's Republic Day parade.

Reflecting India's unease over Pakistan's peace deal with
Taliban in Swat, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on
February 17 had said, "The fact of the matter is that Taliban
is a terrorist organisation. Taliban believes in nothing but
destruction and violence. In my assessment, Taliban is a
danger to humanity and civilisation." PTI AJD
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