New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Former diplomat Veena Sikri on Saturday condemned Pakistani government officials for "paying homage" to top terrorists during their Independence Day celebrations, calling it further proof of Islamabad's long-standing support for terror groups.

Speaking to ANI, Sikri said that Pakistan is a "terror monger of terrorism" and India must be wary of it.

"We have always said that Pakistan is a state sponsor of terrorism. It is a matter of great concern to India. And our Prime Minister has now declared the new normal that every act of terror will be considered an act of war. So this is a big warning to Pakistan that they should not indulge in terrorist acts by any of their own army, or their own army personnel, but in addi...